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GYT 252J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,340 mi
Last recorded20,340 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYT 252J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,340 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 20,334 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 20,334 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,334 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,326 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 19,690 miles

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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GYT 252J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GYT 252J, 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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What year was GYT 252J registered?

GYT 252J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 May 1971.

Is GYT 252J safe to buy?

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