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LJN 87R

1976 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,847 mi
Last recorded46,847 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJN 87R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 46,847 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 46,617 miles

Centre Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt above front axle. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 46,617 miles

Centre Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt above front axle. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,792 miles

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

under body corroeding

Fail 13 Sep 2014 44,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 44,602 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 44,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,216 miles

Centre steering pivot worn

N/s/front floor pan corroded & holed

Rear fuel pipe chaffing badly

Fail 5 Oct 2011 44,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre steering pivot worn

N/s/front floor pan corroded & holed

Rear fuel pipe chaffing badly

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,920 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 99,566 miles

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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LJN 87R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,262 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 LJN 87R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJN 87R registered?

LJN 87R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1976.

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