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DTF 452J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,836 mi
Last recorded40,836 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTF 452J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,836 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 40,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 40,299 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall cracking.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,773 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 39,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2014 39,450 miles

adise repair to o/s front floor surport

Fail 16 Jun 2014 39,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

adise repair to o/s front floor surport

Pass 31 May 2013 84,556 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 84,556 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 84,506 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 84,506 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 109,402 miles

Front flexible brake hoses have tight bend on inner end

Nearside front brake application lazy

Steering centre relay pivot slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,408 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,806 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 83,797 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2008 81,912 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,243 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 77,298 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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DTF 452J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DTF 452J, 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 DTF 452J registered?

DTF 452J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is DTF 452J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTF 452J shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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