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GLO 655J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,809 mi
Last recorded122,809 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLO 655J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 122,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer steering ball joint perished (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipes that meet the back box (7.1.2)

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

arches corroded

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/r light lens cracked

oil leak

rear bumper fixings missing insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2016 122,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot split (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering ball joints inner and outer perished (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes that meet the back box (7.1.2)

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

arches corrodded

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/r light lens cracked

oil leak

rear bumper fixings missing insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2015 92,574 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r sill

corrosion to rear arches

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r tyre perished bad on sidewall

rear bumper fixing missing

Fail 15 Oct 2015 92,152 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight exhaust blow

rear bumper side fixings missing

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

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

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

corrosion to rear arches

corrosions to n/s/r sill

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r tyre perished bad on side wall

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 7,497 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust system rusted

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2014 7,497 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust system rusted

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2006 6,445 miles

Both rear outer drive shaft gaitors soon to split

Near side direction lamp cracked

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

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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GLO 655J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GLO 655J, 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 GLO 655J registered?

GLO 655J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 May 1971.

Is GLO 655J safe to buy?

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