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EDX 397L

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,650 mi
Last recorded9,650 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDX 397L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 9,650 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 8,949 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 8,724 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 8,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 8,525 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 8,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 8,162 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s headlamp dimmer than o/s

Pass 6 Sep 2012 8,162 miles

Oil leak

n/s headlamp dimmer than o/s

Pass 7 Sep 2011 7,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,417 miles

advise indicator / hazards relay faulty

advise o/s/f n/s/f brakes slight pusling

Fail 2 Sep 2010 73,417 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise indicator / hazards relay faulty

advise o/s/f n/s/f brakes slight pusling

Pass 24 Aug 2009 5,944 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 4,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 4,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 2,830 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 31 Aug 2007 2,830 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 19 Aug 2006 2,185 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 2,105 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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EDX 397L is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 EDX 397L, 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 EDX 397L registered?

EDX 397L is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is EDX 397L safe to buy?

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