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GYV 249J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,377 mi
Last recorded10,377 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYV 249J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 10,377 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 10,010 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 10,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 9,544 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 9,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 8,884 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 8,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear drive shaft gaitors perished slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2013 8,526 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 7,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc faces rusting vehicle not been used

temp repair to n/s wiper arm

Pass 6 Apr 2011 7,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight rusting body out riggers front n/s and o/s and jacking points

steering column mounting screws was loose one still missing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 7,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight rusting body out riggers front n/s and o/s and jacking points

steering column mounting screws was loose one still missing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 5,283 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

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

front and rear registration plates delaminating

n/s and o/s front jacking points weak

n/s rear brake pipe mounted close to drive shaft

Pass 20 Aug 2008 4,506 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip poor

front and rear registration plates starting to delaminate.

handbrake lever has small amount of reserve travel

n/s mirror has damage.

n/s rear steel brake pipe mounted close to drive shaft.

Pass 29 May 2007 3,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 2,484 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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GYV 249J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GYV 249J, 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 GYV 249J registered?

GYV 249J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 23 June 1971.

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