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JWU 997J

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,363 mi
Last recorded10,363 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWU 997J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 10,363 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 10,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 9,750 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 9,737 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 8,720 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 8,219 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 8,098 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 8,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 6,131 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 2,069 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 11 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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JWU 997J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JWU 997J, 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.

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What year was JWU 997J registered?

JWU 997J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is JWU 997J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWU 997J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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