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FLY 120J

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

1,106 mi
Last recorded1,106 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLY 120J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 1,106 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 99,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

under vehicle rusty in placse

Fail 3 Apr 2012 99,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

under vehicle rusty in placse

Pass 8 Apr 2011 94,717 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 94,717 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 94,305 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 94,302 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 94,093 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

bolts missing from toebar

Fail 12 Jun 2008 94,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

bolts missing from toebar

Pass 7 Apr 2007 93,857 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2006 91,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion on off side front axle borderline

Pass 16 Feb 2006 91,003 miles

corrosion on off side front axle borderline

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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FLY 120J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,159 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLY 120J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FLY 120J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 8 March 1971.

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