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GYX 317J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

11,401 mi
Last recorded11,401 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYX 317J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 11,401 miles

Offside Play in tie rod/steering arm

Vehicle under-sealed

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,697 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 94,697 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 93,927 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,771 miles

Front Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 93,771 miles

Front Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,472 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 93,471 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,352 miles

Inside and under side of vehicle heavily repaired.

Just acceptable fading to N/S rear light unit.

Just acceptable perishing to O/S front tyre inner wall.

N/S rear leading brake shoe lining possibly starting to detach.

Steering damper bushes slightly worn.

Fail 24 Mar 2017 92,352 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inside and under side of vehicle heavily repaired.

Just acceptable fading to N/S rear light unit.

Just acceptable perishing to O/S front tyre inner wall.

N/S rear leading brake shoe lining possibly starting to detach.

Steering damper bushes slightly worn.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,869 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 91,869 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

chassis heaverly corroded but not to excess at present

Pass 9 Sep 2009 91,085 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 91,066 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering box is damp, both inner & outer sills corroded, chassis corroded, both front inner arches are corroded( under seats), front tyres are worn on inner edge, all 4 front ball joint covers are split & poor

Pass 10 Jul 2008 87,545 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 87,545 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

f / flexy pipes ferrules corroded

f/ ball joints dust covers split(upper)

f/ tyres worn on inner edge

rear lense fading

tessted in wet conditions

Pass 7 Jul 2007 83,746 miles

General corrosion,mainbeam switch sticky,brake pedal rubber worn,doorsteps corroded,front chassis corroded,rear chassis corroded,heavy undersilled,rear bearings slight play,steering idlers slight play,n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 3 Nov 2005 81,590 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 81,590 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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GYX 317J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GYX 317J, 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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GYX 317J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 July 1971.

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