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CWD 172J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,372 mi
Last recorded65,372 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWD 172J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 65,372 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 65,371 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,215 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 63,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 63,440 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,743 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 61,740 miles

Brake cable insecure fouling steering arm (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings centre pivot (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 61,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,478 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 61,478 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,099 miles

front tyre walls cracking up

Fail 21 Aug 2017 61,099 miles

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyre walls cracking up

Pass 22 Aug 2016 60,773 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,078 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 59,268 miles

front top balljoint boots split but filled with grease to stop contamination advise replacement

Fail 29 May 2014 59,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front top balljoint boots split but filled with grease to stop contamination advise replacement

Pass 17 Nov 2012 58,499 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011

Dust covers split on o/s & n/s front top ball joints.

Front wheel bearing noisy at n/s.

Play in centre steering idler bushes in front axle.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 57,423 miles

Centre Steering arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Dust covers split on o/s & n/s front top ball joints.

Front wheel bearing noisy at n/s.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,840 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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CWD 172J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CWD 172J, 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 CWD 172J registered?

CWD 172J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 June 1971.

Is CWD 172J safe to buy?

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