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FPG 31J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,845 mi
Last recorded61,845 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPG 31J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,845 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play from box to idle arm ball joint play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre perished badly cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre perished badly cracking in tread

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 61,845 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion near fuel door (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play from box to idle arm ball joint play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre perished badly cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre perished badly cracking in tread

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,986 miles

Vehicle structure and underside components have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 598,925 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,894 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 58,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,128 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 57,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,475 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,924 miles

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

genral poor repairs to body chassis

Fail 11 Jul 2011 47,924 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

genral poor repairs to body chassis

Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,612 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 36,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 27,147 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 27,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 23,418 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 23,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,508 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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FPG 31J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FPG 31J, 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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FPG 31J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 23 April 1971.

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