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EKH 511J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,184 mi
Last recorded71,184 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 511J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 71,184 miles

All wheel bearings have slight play

Near side rear inner arch damage

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 71,182 miles

Braking system leaking after servo (3.6.A.1)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Dash does not illuminate with dip beam

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear inner arch damage

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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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EKH 511J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EKH 511J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKH 511J registered?

EKH 511J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is EKH 511J safe to buy?

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