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DLN 260J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

22,385 mi
Last recorded22,385 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLN 260J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 22,385 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 22,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 19,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from tee to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering idler

Fail 15 Jul 2019 19,899 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from tee to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering idler

Pass 13 Jul 2018 17,596 miles

Nearside Front body behind bumper corroded

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 16,358 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 16,353 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,747 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 15,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,776 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 13,771 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 119,774 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 11,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 6,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

knock in steering?

Pass 18 May 2009 99,133 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 99,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 84,336 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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DLN 260J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DLN 260J, 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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DLN 260J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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