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GVO 516J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,134 mi
Last recorded37,134 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 516J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 37,134 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

hadbrake only just meets requirments

Fail 17 Jul 2025 37,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

hadbrake only just meets requirments

Pass 9 May 2023 35,390 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 34,983 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Cab step starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Cab step starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Push rod tubes/rocker cover gaskets ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

horn insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,512 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 27,502 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,638 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 24,627 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,036 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 20,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 16,380 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor oil leak

steering box has slight play on spindle shaft

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 516J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 GVO 516J, 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 516J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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