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GLO 629J

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,547 mi
Last recorded45,547 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLO 629J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 45,547 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 45,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 41,503 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 40,775 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 40,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 36,184 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Apr 2021 36,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2017 32,635 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 30,737 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under sil (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,368 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 28,622 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,585 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,015 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 22,180 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,185 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 16,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 15,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,229 miles

corrosion breaking out to ns outer sill section

osf and nsf brake discs slightly pitted

osf,nsf,nsr,osr and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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GLO 629J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GLO 629J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GLO 629J registered?

GLO 629J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 14 May 1971.

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