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JBY 512J

1971 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,173 mi
Last recorded48,173 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Campervan52,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 512J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,173 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 48,713 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 15 May 2015 48,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2015 48,704 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 47,891 miles

slight knock in steering box

Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,116 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,121 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 34,028 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,846 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 ball joint rubbers split

Fail 14 Jan 2010 25,846 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 ball joint rubbers split

Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,576 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,779 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 24,747 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,507 miles

Centre Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear shock absorber lower bushes perished - no play

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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JBY 512J is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,960 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBY 512J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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JBY 512J is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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