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GLO 645J

1971 Volkswagen Campervan

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,953 mi
Last recorded33,953 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Campervan52,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLO 645J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,953 miles

rotten around inner front

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,561 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 31,560 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leaking from engine

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,300 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,245 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 31,244 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,020 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,784 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 30,784 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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GLO 645J is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GLO 645J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GLO 645J registered?

GLO 645J is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 21 May 1971.

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