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FPD 891J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,875 mi
Last recorded50,875 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPD 891J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 50,875 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16"std (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" std (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,815 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Aug 2016 50,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,795 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,659 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn low

Fail 18 Jul 2014 50,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn low

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,369 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 50,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,118 miles

Near side and off side front tyres cracking up on the side walls

Near side4 front inner wheel arch rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2012 49,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f inner wheel arch holed

o/s/f inner sill holed

o/s/f tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,239 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 48,236 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 45,233 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre outter side wall perrishing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

underside rusty and weak

Fail 8 Jul 2010 48,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

underside rusty and weak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,968 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,707 miles

offside front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,511 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,165 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 42,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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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FPD 891J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FPD 891J, 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 FPD 891J registered?

FPD 891J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 March 1971.

Is FPD 891J safe to buy?

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