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FUL 560J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,830 mi
Last recorded47,830 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUL 560J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 47,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 46,224 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 44,241 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 44,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 41,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 27 May 2022 41,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Aug 2020 38,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all lights could be brighter

Fail 31 Jul 2020 38,093 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all lights could be brighter

Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,319 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,717 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,200 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 24,708 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,175 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner cv gaitors slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 116,222 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2010 19,766 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,305 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,079 miles

nearside and offside front floor pans have holes but not in prescribed areas

rear light unit lenses are fading

slight play in steering idler

Fail 26 Sep 2007 17,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front floor pans have holes but not in prescribed areas

rear light unit lenses are fading

slight play in steering idler

Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,956 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

nearside and offside front floor pans have holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

nearside rear outer sill is rusty

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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FUL 560J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FUL 560J, 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 FUL 560J registered?

FUL 560J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 3 March 1971.

Is FUL 560J safe to buy?

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