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FDM 264J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,407 mi
Last recorded65,407 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDM 264J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,407 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 65,407 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 65,462 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,395 miles

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 1 Feb 2014 65,393 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,063 miles

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

brake pipes painted

nearside front brake slight bind

offside rear park and hand brake slight low effort

previous repairs and underseal

underside undersealed

washers slightly weak

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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FDM 264J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FDM 264J, 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 FDM 264J registered?

FDM 264J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 23 July 1971.

Is FDM 264J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDM 264J shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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