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JOW 441L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,966 mi
Last recorded12,966 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOW 441L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2017 12,966 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sliding door bottom. (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer front panel (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door step and arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer front panel near steering box. (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres slighty perished.

Nearside Handbrake effort low

Nearside Rear Chassis leg corroded and holed near engine rear cross tube mounting.

Pass 25 May 2016 12,466 miles

Nearside Front Door step Support Heavily Corroded but not yet through

Nearside Rear Battery Tray Slight Corrosion

Nearside Rear Chassis Corroded Around Drain hole

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Nearside Sliding Door Bottom Corroded But not presenting sharp edges

Offside Front door step heavily corroded but not gone through

Offside Rear Battery Tray Corroded

Offside Rear tyre Perished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre Perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 10,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre has minor scrubbing on inner edger

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre hasd minor scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2014 10,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre has minor scrubbing on inner edger

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre hasd minor scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 8,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre perished.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 7,560 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 5,859 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 4,652 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 4,081 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,618 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 19,618 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

nearside body panel holed and corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2006 11,298 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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JOW 441L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JOW 441L, 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 53 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 JOW 441L registered?

JOW 441L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is JOW 441L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOW 441L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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