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MKJ 226P

1975 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,728 mi
Last recorded80,728 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van52,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKJ 226P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 80,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 80,063 miles

CORROSION HAS STARTED IN N/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Fail 28 Apr 2017 80,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

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

CORROSION HAS STARTED IN N/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 13 May 2016 78,715 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The NSF Tyre is perished

Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,674 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 75,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,007 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,548 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 74,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,236 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 73,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 71,456 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,456 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,804 miles

Extensive welded repairs

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,751 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 67,748 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Battery area corroded and holed (not within perscribed area)

EXTENSIVE WELDED REPAIRS

Rear x-member †R/H Under panel (front to Rear) †L/H Underpanel (front to rear) †R/H/F wheelarch †N/S engine compartment panel †All corroded and holed but Not within perscribed area's

Pass 8 Dec 2005 66,232 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 66,231 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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MKJ 226P is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 52,729 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MKJ 226P, 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 51 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 MKJ 226P registered?

MKJ 226P is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 19 December 1975.

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