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AKE 165J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,446 mi
Last recorded82,446 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 165J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 82,446 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2016 82,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp EXTINGUISHED WHEN BRAKE APPLIED (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp COMPOUND FAULT WITH POS. LAMP (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,779 miles

knocking noise from front (steering) covered by undertray

Fail 12 May 2014 81,685 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

knocking noise steering box area obsecured by under tray

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,128 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 79,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 77,353 miles

nsf osf and nsr tyres perished

Fail 28 Apr 2009 77,353 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf osf and nsr tyres perished

Fail 3 May 2008 74,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 74,333 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 70,572 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,220 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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AKE 165J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AKE 165J, 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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What year was AKE 165J registered?

AKE 165J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is AKE 165J safe to buy?

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