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GYT 268J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

45,619 mi
Last recorded45,619 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYT 268J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,619 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 45,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,568 miles

Nearside Front door step/wheel arch has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2016 44,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front door step/wheel arch has surface corrosion

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,128 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 44,116 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,620 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front undersill holded and corroded not in perscribed area

slight play in steering drop arm linkage

slight play in steering idler

steering damper leaking

Fail 6 Aug 2010 43,606 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front undersill holded and corroded not in perscribed area

slight play in steering drop arm linkage

slight play in steering idler

steering damper leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front cross member holded and corroded not in perscribed area

offside doorstep undersill holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

steering not centrilized requires investigating (more lock on offside than nearside)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 43,455 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front cross member holded and corroded not in perscribed area

offside doorstep undersill holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

steering not centrilized requires investigating (more lock on offside than nearside)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,563 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front bumper requires attention soon (new bolt)

various panels corroded not in perscrbed area

vehicle has been extensivly repaired

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seat belts slightly fluffed and frayed

Fail 4 Jun 2007 41,380 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seat belts slighty fluffed and frayed

Pass 18 May 2006 40,241 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 40,231 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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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GYT 268J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GYT 268J, 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 268J registered?

GYT 268J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 15 June 1971.

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