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NPX 622J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,379 mi
Last recorded98,379 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPX 622J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 98,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear back plate slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 97,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate slightly corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered in thick black paint

Fail 26 Jun 2020 97,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate slightly corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered in thick black paint

Pass 24 May 2019 97,420 miles

advise slight corrosion through out the underside of the vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake backing plates slightly corroded

slight dampness around steering box

slight play in steering drag link end

Fail 20 Jun 2018 97,005 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake backing plates slightly corroded

slight dampness around steering box

slight play in steering drag link end

Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,833 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 96,833 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes leading from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2016 96,317 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 4 Jun 2015 95,314 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,600 miles

Vehicle well undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2014 94,600 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle well undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,202 miles

Brakes ; front & rear pipes , some slightly corroded , most coated

Brakes ; slight imbalance on front & rear brakes

Vehicle well undersealled , most components coated

Fail 4 Jun 2013 94,202 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; front & rear pipes , some slightly corroded , most coated

Brakes ; slight imbalance on front & rear brakes

Note ; hazard switch fitted , not working

Vehicle well undersealled , most components coated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,044 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 91,415 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 89,848 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 89,848 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body and underbody exess corrosion advise repairs asap

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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NPX 622J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPX 622J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NPX 622J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 June 1971.

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