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FUU 952J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,181 mi
Last recorded94,181 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUU 952J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 94,181 miles

oil leak

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Aug 2017 94,181 miles

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

oil leak

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 93,918 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure shock absorber nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 93,397 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,782 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 92,782 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,977 miles

nearside rear engine compartment corroded and is within prescribed area

offside front inner sill corroded to excess but outside of prescribed area

Fail 18 Jul 2013 91,955 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear engine compartment corroded and is within prescribed area

offside front inner sill corroded to excess but outside of prescribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,347 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracks in Tread but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 89,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Both Rear Tyres Cracks in Tread but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 86,236 miles

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

nearside rear cv boot split/cracks

steering rack has slight play in centre

Fail 7 Jul 2011 86,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear cv boot split/cracks

steering rack has slight play in centre

Pass 17 Jul 2010 83,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2009 80,000 miles

Both Rear CV Boots Cracks

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 76,644 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 73,767 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 69,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 663,301 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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FUU 952J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FUU 952J, 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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What year was FUU 952J registered?

FUU 952J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 April 1971.

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