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VWC 290L

1972 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

9,859 mi
Last recorded9,859 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Campervan47,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWC 290L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 9,859 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 7,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 3,369 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 3,369 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 930 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 98,685 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 98,376 miles

Battery insecure

Front axle beam extensively welded

Horn switch not self return type

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside heavily welded & undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2008 98,369 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Front axle beam extensively welded

Horn switch not self return type

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside heavily welded & undersealed

Fail 26 Mar 2008 98,348 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all other other drive shaft boots badly perished

battery insecure

front suspension tube has been welded and filled and painted

ns seat belt lazy to return

off side lower ball joint boot split

play bottom column bush

rear fog lamp not fitted

steering box leaking oil

floor at front excessivley corroded both sides

vehicle is very badly corroded qnd holed in many places outside the MOT prescribed areas,

Pass 24 Mar 2007 97,987 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 97,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 97,922 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Both sides rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed outside of prescribed area.

OSR tyre tread worn uneven.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle HEAVILY CORRODED.

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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VWC 290L is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 47,533 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VWC 290L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VWC 290L is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 10 October 1972.

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