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GPC 49J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,579 mi
Last recorded61,579 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPC 49J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 61,579 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

nsf/osf/nsr tyres all have slight dteriation too outer edges

Fail 9 Jul 2013 61,159 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are cracking

both rear tyres are cracking and getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

steering damper bush

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,281 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 60,252 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2010 58,413 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 58,352 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 56,829 miles

steering damper bush has slight movement

Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,418 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,764 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 51,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,850 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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GPC 49J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GPC 49J, 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 GPC 49J registered?

GPC 49J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 25 June 1971.

Is GPC 49J safe to buy?

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