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HGU 829J

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,736 mi
Last recorded27,736 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 829J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,736 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 24,189 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 24,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,343 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 73,067 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

clutch pedal rubber is missing

offside door mirror is insecure

offside rear tyre is perished

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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HGU 829J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 HGU 829J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGU 829J registered?

HGU 829J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is HGU 829J safe to buy?

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