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DLN 271J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,689 mi
Last recorded25,689 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLN 271J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 25,689 miles

Rear brake application uneven.

both front floor areas corroded

corrosion to off side rear body mounting area

front brakes slightly out of ballance

horn poor

off side front tyre badly perished but no chords showing

Fail 16 May 2012 25,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake application uneven.

both front floor areas corroded

corrosion to off side rear body mounting area

front brakes slightly out of ballance

horn poor

off side front tyre badly perished but no chords showing

Fail 20 Jul 2011 25,657 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play steering box

steering box slight leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,493 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,374 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,935 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 24,307 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 22,805 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 271J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 271J, 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 DLN 271J registered?

DLN 271J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 13 May 1971.

Is DLN 271J safe to buy?

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