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BRM 819J

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,562 mi
Last recorded93,562 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRM 819J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 93,562 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 93,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside binding (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 93,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 90,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 85,950 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 85,571 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 85,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint both n/s and o/s upper and lower also rubbers deterioated (2.5.B.1a)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable as marked (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking leaking on backplate (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged loose bolts (2.4.G.4a)

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail engine mounting bolt loose (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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BRM 819J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRM 819J, 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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What year was BRM 819J registered?

BRM 819J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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