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JFL 308L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,254 mi
Last recorded84,254 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper61,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 308L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2017 84,254 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 84,216 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 84,216 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 11 May 2015 84,127 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2014 85,267 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 83,260 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 83,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,223 miles

main beam warnimg light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,060 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 82,715 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 82,236 miles

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

Pass 29 Feb 2008 81,696 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 80,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 79,521 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ON VEHICLE PERISHED.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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JFL 308L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 61,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFL 308L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFL 308L registered?

JFL 308L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is JFL 308L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFL 308L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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