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GPE 845J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,853 mi
Last recorded93,853 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPE 845J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 91,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 90,726 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 90,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 89,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on nearside rear sill, not excessive at of test

Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,228 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,827 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 83,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 81,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 81,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 79,608 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 78,495 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 77,273 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 75,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,658 miles

slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jul 2009 73,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 70,777 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

lift in nsf lower ball joint

lift in osf lower ball joint

Pass 9 Aug 2008 70,777 miles

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

lift in nsf lower ball joint

lift in osf lower ball joint

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,418 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 65,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight corrosion to n/s/f inner arch

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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GPE 845J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GPE 845J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GPE 845J registered?

GPE 845J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 July 1971.

Is GPE 845J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPE 845J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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