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JWX 555J

1971 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,417 mi
Last recorded54,417 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Campervan52,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWX 555J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2023 54,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2021 54,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,170 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray starting to corrode (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step/front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 54,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box and pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front panel/door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray starting to corrode (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step/front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery tray/ bot floor starting to corrode

Fail 15 Aug 2017 53,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery tray/ bot floor starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,960 miles

battery tray starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,688 miles

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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JWX 555J is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWX 555J, 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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What year was JWX 555J registered?

JWX 555J is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 19 May 1971.

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