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GVO 393J

1971 Volkswagen Campervan

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,086 mi
Last recorded10,086 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Campervan52,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 393J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 10,086 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 9,412 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 9,195 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 9,193 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float idler (2.1.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 7,750 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 6,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 4,239 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 4,057 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 3,894 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 3,513 miles

LIFT IN CENTRAL STEERING SPINDLE SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL WHEEL BEARINGS NO FOG LAMP FITTED (NOT REQUIRED) NO SEAT BELTS ON REAR SEATS SO NOT TESTED

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 3,513 miles

LIFT IN CENTRAL STEERING SPINDLE SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL WHEEL BEARINGS NO FOG LAMP FITTED (NOT REQUIRED) NO SEAT BELTS ON REAR SEATS SO NOT TESTED

Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 96,220 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 96,220 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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GVO 393J is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVO 393J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVO 393J registered?

GVO 393J is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is GVO 393J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 393J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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