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FLY 365J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

11,556 mi
Last recorded11,556 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLY 365J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 11,556 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear area underneath battery excessively corroded

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

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

various minimum standard welding repairs, underneath vehicle front to rear

vehicle very rusty front to rear underneath

Pass 13 Sep 2016 10,599 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 10,599 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 10,959 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

a lot of the welding is done to minimum standard

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 9,985 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

two center crossmembers only tack welded

Fail 11 Aug 2015 9,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

two center crossmembers only tack welded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 8,659 miles

front tyres wearing off on edges

welding repairs to body and chassis.

Fail 20 Aug 2014 8,655 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres wearing off on edges

welding repairs to body and chassis.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 6,868 miles

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

underbody is corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 6,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

underbody is corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 5,919 miles

haevy underbody corrosion and repairs

Pass 29 Jun 2011 3,348 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel/hub has slight side movement, underbody corrosion.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 3,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r wheel/hub has slight side movement, underbody corrosion.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 1,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clock from steering box

Fail 8 Jul 2010 1,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clock from steering box

Pass 10 Jul 2009 99,823 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 99,817 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 97,670 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 97,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 96,130 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 90,621 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 90,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear jacking point rusted through †

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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FLY 365J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FLY 365J, 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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FLY 365J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 March 1971.

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