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XKG 158K

1971 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,441 mi
Last recorded38,441 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Campervan52,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKG 158K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 38,441 miles

Underside of vehicle has corrosion & repair

Fail 6 Jul 2016 38,432 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis in steering box area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Corrosion & repair to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,320 miles

Front brake pipes corroding.

Offside rear outer driveshaft cv gaiter perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,208 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,793 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,654 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 37,617 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrossion & repair to underside of vehicle

damage to steering wheel outer caseing

near side front head lamp reflector poor condition

near side mirror glass damaged

off side sun visor has poor security

windscreen has slight damage on near side

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,864 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2009 36,863 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2008 38,556 miles

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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XKG 158K is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKG 158K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XKG 158K registered?

XKG 158K is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 17 December 1971.

Is XKG 158K safe to buy?

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