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GVO 238J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

16,458 mi
Last recorded16,458 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 238J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 16,458 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front door steps are corroded

both front inner wheel archs are corroded

no reverse lights

Fail 14 Apr 2021 16,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front door steps are corroded

both front inner wheel archs are corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is cracking and its 10 years old

no reverse lights

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2020 16,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front door step has slight corrosion

nearside front inner wheel arch is corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is cracking

no reverse lights

offside front door step has slight corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch is corroded

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

steering box is damp

Fail 23 Aug 2019 16,370 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill to end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre cross member is corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is perishing

no reverse light

offside front door step is corroded

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2017 15,669 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Offside Front outside panel or paint cracked by seat belt mount

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear engine compartment lid hige broken

Fail 21 Apr 2017 15,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member has a large gap where should be welded together (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis and corner of floor badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering end of chassis by engine mounting and battery (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Offside Front outside panel or paint cracked by seat belt mount

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear engine compartment lid hige broken

Pass 29 Apr 2016 13,817 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 13,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 9,569 miles

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

centre steering idler box slight play/knocking

rear offside underfloor outer section corroded/holed

Fail 24 Apr 2015 9,495 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

centre steering idler box slight play/knocking

rear offside underfloor outer section corroded/holed

Pass 1 May 2014 4,306 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 4,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

main beam tell tell not working

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2006 92,704 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 92,672 miles

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

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

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

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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GVO 238J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 GVO 238J, 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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GVO 238J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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