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MVX 117J

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,026 mi
Last recorded19,026 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVX 117J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,026 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 19,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,724 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,792 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 4,696 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 2,975 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 1,570 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 29 May 2009 1,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 99,388 miles

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL INNER ARCH CORRODED AND NEARSIDE SILL NOT WELDED CORRECTLY BOTH ARE OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 16 Feb 2008 99,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL INNER ARCH CORRODED AND NEARSIDE SILL NOT WELDED CORRECTLY BOTH ARE OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,904 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 97,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 94,436 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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MVX 117J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MVX 117J, 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 MVX 117J registered?

MVX 117J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 8 April 1971.

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