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EKH 688J

1971 Volkswagen Campervan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,206 mi
Last recorded71,206 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Campervan52,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 688J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 71,206 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 71,205 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,868 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 70,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,860 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,518 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 70,191 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,808 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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EKH 688J is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKH 688J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKH 688J registered?

EKH 688J is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is EKH 688J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKH 688J shows 9 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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