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VUG 290R

1976 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

33,552 mi
Last recorded33,552 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUG 290R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 33,552 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 33,552 miles

Central Front Braking system leaking brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 33,340 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,741 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 32,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 32,728 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working BOTH FRONT/BACK (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,115 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

No rear fog light

No reverse lights

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 32,057 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

No rear fog lamp

No rear reverse lights

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,030 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 31,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 27,470 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 27,470 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,133 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2008 24,131 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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VUG 290R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,262 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VUG 290R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VUG 290R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 November 1976.

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