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AAA 604J

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

6,280 mi
Last recorded6,280 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 604J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 6,280 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan area x2 spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 6,274 miles

Brake performance not tested burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure close to exhaust system (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan x2 spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 60 miles

Front both sides, corrosion to the floor pans

Front both tyres deteriorating on outer sidewall

Front suspension beam corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,833 miles

corrosion to front axle

Fail 16 Apr 2018 96,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter from tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

all tyres perished

corrosion to front axle

Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,514 miles

both rear tyres perished/split

Fail 21 Apr 2017 94,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

beans on nearside front wheel

both rear tyres perished/split

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,568 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 89,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.2a)

Steering locking device missing o/s track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,640 miles

Nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

Offside front mirror glass slightly deteriorating

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 20 Apr 2015 84,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

Offside front mirror glass slightly deteriorating

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,607 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 84,607 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front disc corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 84,596 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise rear c v boot split o/s

Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,542 miles

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

corrosion o s r inner sill

front lower panel corroded

n s r inner arch skin rubbing tyre wall

o s r flexi hose in poor condition

o s r shock cover corroded

surface corosion on pipes from master cylinder

Fail 11 Jan 2010 84,542 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion o s r inner sill

front lower panel corroded

n s r inner arch skin rubbing tyre wall

o s r flexi hose in poor condition

o s r shock cover corroded

surface corosion on pipes from master cylinder

Pass 12 Jan 2009 83,904 miles

consideration given to age of vehicle

corosion to both front lower inner wing panels

corrosion n s r floor by jack point

corrosion o s r inner sill by jack point

fraying to front seatbelts

surface corrosion to master cylinder brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2008 83,004 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 83,001 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

consederation given to age off vehicle

front discs rusty

slight play in rear wheel bearings

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2007 81,982 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 81,982 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insicure

both front jack points corroded

n s f floor corroded

o s r back plate corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2006 81,165 miles

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

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

advise offside rear outer cv gaiter split

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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AAA 604J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,159 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAA 604J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AAA 604J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 5 May 1971.

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