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DBL 239J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,747 mi
Last recorded65,747 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBL 239J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 65,747 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,901 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,900 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,924 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 58,924 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,133 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear inner tyre wall cracking up

Fail 12 Jun 2014 58,133 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear inner tyre wall cracking up

Pass 15 May 2013 54,958 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 54,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,552 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Aug 2011 53,551 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,586 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 48,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear brake slight bind

Fail 8 Aug 2008 47,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear brake slight bind

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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DBL 239J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DBL 239J, 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 DBL 239J registered?

DBL 239J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 25 June 1971.

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