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ELW 472J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,431 mi
Last recorded48,431 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELW 472J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 48,431 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion

steering requires attention(noise)

Fail 6 May 2014 48,431 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion

steering requires attention(noise)

Pass 8 May 2013 48,409 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 45,755 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,652 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 44,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 41,303 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 39,349 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 39,349 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,033 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,822 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 36,970 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 36,925 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ELW 472J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ELW 472J, 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 ELW 472J registered?

ELW 472J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is ELW 472J safe to buy?

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