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EOY 811J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,453 mi
Last recorded2,453 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOY 811J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 2,453 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 2,017 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 12,282 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering box

Fail 10 Sep 2015 12,280 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Sep 2014 99,901 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,509 miles

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

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

nearside front of chassis corroded but not a prescibed area

Fail 27 Aug 2013 99,508 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front of chassis corroded but not a prescibed area

Pass 13 Sep 2012 97,997 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 95,436 miles

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both head lamp patterns pooor

front indicators integrated with headlamps

Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,436 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both head lamp patterns pooor

front indicators integrated with headlamps

Pass 10 Sep 2010 94,625 miles

Both headlamp images deteriorating.

Front indicators integrated with headlamp units.

Front steering control arm ball joints and steering idler have slight freeplay.

Heat exchanger ducts missing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure.

Offside front brake juddering slightly.

Oil leak

Slight freeplay in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 94,625 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Both headlamp images deteriorating.

Front indicators integrated with headlamp units.

Front steering control arm ball joints and steering idler have slight freeplay.

Heat exchanger ducts missing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure.

Offside front brake juddering slightly.

Oil leak

Slight freeplay in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 93,625 miles

O/S/F brake pipe clip

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Oct 2006 93,306 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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EOY 811J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EOY 811J, 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 EOY 811J registered?

EOY 811J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 April 1971.

Is EOY 811J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOY 811J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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