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VPW 171S

1977 Volkswagen Campervan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,133 mi
Last recorded57,133 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Campervan52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPW 171S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 57,133 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 56,007 miles

general underbody surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion slight surface corrotion to underside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion slight under body corotion to underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 54,867 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 53,789 miles

light scratchs front screen

Fail 5 Mar 2016 53,789 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light scratchs front screen

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,488 miles

corrosion n/s/r floor pan

light scratchs n/s windscreen

n/s/f lower ball joint greese leaking

sunvisor missing from o/s

sunvisor n/s will not stay up

Fail 9 Mar 2015 52,488 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion n/s/r floor pan

light scratchs n/s windscreen

n/s/f lower ball joint greese leaking

sunvisor missing from o/s

sunvisor n/s will not stay up

Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,663 miles

Battery tray corroded

Nearside belly pan corroded

Offside belly pan corroded

Offside front brake sticking on slightly

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 51,663 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery tray corroded

Nearside belly pan corroded

Offside belly pan corroded

Offside front brake sticking on slightly

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 50,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,471 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 50,041 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 48,747 miles

oil cap missing

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2011 46,353 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,945 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,295 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 43,674 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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VPW 171S is a 1977 Volkswagen Campervan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 52,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPW 171S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VPW 171S registered?

VPW 171S is a 1977 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 3 September 1977.

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