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VXA 802L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,109 mi
Last recorded29,109 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXA 802L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 29,109 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 28,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 27,710 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 26,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2015 26,752 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,408 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 26,335 miles

advanced corrosion forming at both front w/arches and lower parts of o/s outer panels

Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,148 miles

all four tyres near wear limit

excessive corrosion of n/s and o/s outer side panels

rear drive shaft gaitor split

rear flexi brake pipes in poor condition

slight leak from steering damper

some play in front drag link

visual smoke check carried out

wiper blades in poor condition

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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VXA 802L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 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 VXA 802L, 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 53 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 VXA 802L?

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What year was VXA 802L registered?

VXA 802L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 29 March 1973.

Is VXA 802L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXA 802L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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