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AFL 480J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,772 mi
Last recorded10,772 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFL 480J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 10,772 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 10,449 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 9,766 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 9,762 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 9,066 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 8,364 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 7,299 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 7,296 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 7,261 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 6,794 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 6,794 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play in centre steering idler arm bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 5,890 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 4,674 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 4,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

slight play centre steering idler arm bush

Pass 8 Feb 2016 2,250 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 2,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure nut loose (2.7.2b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 99,793 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 99,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,813 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 96,813 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,725 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 95,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 94,861 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 89,136 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 89,128 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 73,712 miles

Only drivers seat and seat belt nfitted

Pass 4 Mar 2006 85,675 miles

nearside front lower swivel joint rubber boot split

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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AFL 480J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFL 480J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AFL 480J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 June 1971.

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The MOT history for AFL 480J shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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