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DLL 697J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,515 mi
Last recorded54,515 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLL 697J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 54,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under chassis covered with thick black seal

Fail 13 May 2019 54,515 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,272 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,135 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 52,130 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,453 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,872 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 43,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,577 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 28 May 2014 38,577 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,493 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 25,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,947 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,974 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion in both front and o/s/r chassis rails and n/s outer sill

Pass 2 Mar 2010 9,179 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion n/s outer sill

Fail 26 Feb 2010 9,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion n/s outer sill

Pass 23 Feb 2009 94,981 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 81,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 81,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,177 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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DLL 697J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DLL 697J, 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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DLL 697J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 June 1971.

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