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GPE 329J

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,320 mi
Last recorded74,320 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPE 329J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 74,320 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Offside Rear tyre over 109 years old

Fail 29 Jan 2024 74,315 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre over 109 years old

Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,287 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,201 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 69,207 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,299 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 62,398 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 62,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 58,447 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 58,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GPE 329J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPE 329J, 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 GPE 329J registered?

GPE 329J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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