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WRP 288H

1970 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,158 mi
Last recorded93,158 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRP 288H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,158 miles

Body has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 93,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 92,538 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,961 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,112 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 2 May 2014 89,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,133 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 89,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,757 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear lamp lense loose

one bolt missing from exhast flange but not blowing

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Apr 2012 88,757 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear lamp lense loose

one bolt missing from exhast flange but not blowing

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 May 2011 88,079 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Prescribed area by steering box covered by silicone

Slight play in steering box, Also has noise when turning

steering idler has slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2011 88,077 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear bump stops missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Prescribed area by steering box covered by silicone

Slight play in steering box, Also has noise when turning

steering idler has slight play

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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WRP 288H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRP 288H, 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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What year was WRP 288H registered?

WRP 288H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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