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VVW 789L

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,801 mi
Last recorded82,801 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVW 789L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2006 82,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front beam axle has had a lot of welding

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

this vehicle has had a lot of welding on underside

Pass 23 May 2006 82,258 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 89,191 miles

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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VVW 789L is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,159 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 VVW 789L, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVW 789L registered?

VVW 789L is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VVW 789L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVW 789L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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