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WHY 534H

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,729 mi
Last recorded50,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHY 534H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,729 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,362 miles

general under body corrosion

steering box slight leak of oil

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,011 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 50,011 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 49,116 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,768 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 47,766 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,772 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 46,772 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 45,491 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 May 2011 45,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,890 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 44,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,838 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 43,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 42,191 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,957 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 May 2007 40,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 40,614 miles

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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WHY 534H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 WHY 534H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WHY 534H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 23 April 1970.

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