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VPH 815M

1974 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,966 mi
Last recorded60,966 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van45,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPH 815M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,966 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front step sill badly repaired

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,956 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,211 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 59,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 589,092 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,034 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 58,034 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 56,698 miles

offside front step sill floor, advanced corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2006 56,670 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside floor cover pannel corroded.

nearside sill.

offside and nearside rear brake pipes.

offside door step.

offside front inner door frame.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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VPH 815M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 45,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPH 815M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VPH 815M?

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What year was VPH 815M registered?

VPH 815M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 25 April 1974.

Is VPH 815M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPH 815M shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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