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GYX 369J

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,559 mi
Last recorded18,559 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYX 369J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 18,559 miles

Front CROSS-MEMBER CORRODED

Fail 23 Jan 2018 18,554 miles

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

Front CROSS-MEMBER CORRODED

Pass 15 Feb 2017 17,779 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 17,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,621 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 15,206 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 15,203 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 14,521 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,667 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 13,390 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 13,390 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,825 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 11,816 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 9,796 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 9,794 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 93,598 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 9,593 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 8,359 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 8,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 8,139 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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GYX 369J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,159 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYX 369J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYX 369J registered?

GYX 369J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 9 July 1971.

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