MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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patches of underside corrosion
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)
knocking noise from front (steering) covered by undertray
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
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)
nsf osf and nsr tyres perished
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
nsf osf and nsr tyres perished
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?
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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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AKE 165J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1971.
Is AKE 165J safe to buy?
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