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JCM 305P

1975 Volkswagen Camper

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,223 mi
Last recorded12,223 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Camper53,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCM 305P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2015 12,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear panel heavily corroded

Vehicle has had lots of previous welding and is heavily corroding all over

both sides outer floor cover corroded and small holes

n/s/f inner wheel arch heavily corroded

n/s/r outer wheel arch corroded heavily and small hole

o/s/r out rigger heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 12,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear panel heavily corroded

Vehicle has had lots of previous welding and is heavily corroding all over

both sides outer floor cover corroded and small holes

n/s/f inner wheel arch heavily corroded

n/s/r outer wheel arch corroded heavily and small hole

o/s/r out rigger heavily corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 112,074 miles

Corrosion on Nearside sill

Corrosion on centre side to side crossmember

Corrosion on offside sill

Corrosion on rear crossmember

Corrosion on rear floor

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering idler relay has play

Fail 29 May 2014 112,074 miles

Corrosion on Nearside sill

Corrosion on centre side to side crossmember

Corrosion on offside sill

Corrosion on rear crossmember

Corrosion on rear floor

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering idler relay has play

Fail 22 May 2014 112,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion on Nearside sill

Corrosion on centre side to side crossmember

Corrosion on offside sill

Corrosion on rear crossmember

Corrosion on rear floor

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering idler relay has play

Pass 18 Jul 2012 11,359 miles

nearside front floor/jacking point area holed and corroded

offside front floor/jacking point areas holed and corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,652 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 10,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 7,118 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edge

genral vehicle corrosion

off side front wheel bearing slightly noisey

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2009 2,109 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2009 2,109 miles

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 99,866 miles

advise rear cross member corroroded

Fail 18 Jun 2008 99,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise rear cross member corroroded

Fail 12 Jun 2007 97,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f outrigger corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2007 97,394 miles

n/s/f outrigger corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 95,851 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 94,658 miles

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

osr/inner/sill corroded/nsr/inner sill corroded †o/s/f boydpanle coroded †

Pass 27 Jun 2005 94,658 miles

osr/inner/sill corroded/nsr/inner sill corroded †o/s/f boydpanle coroded †

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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JCM 305P is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 53,850 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 JCM 305P, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JCM 305P registered?

JCM 305P is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 26 November 1975.

Is JCM 305P safe to buy?

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