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NVW 188J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,490 mi
Last recorded39,490 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVW 188J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2014 39,490 miles

brake hoses slight corrosion

chassis slight corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2013 39,406 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes slight corrosion

front inner wheel arches slight corrosion

minor play offside rear wheel bearing

rear floor slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,406 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

front inner wheel arches slight corrosion

minor play offside rear wheel bearing

rear floor slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2012 39,211 miles

front inner and outer wheel arches slioght corrosion

play nearside rear wheel bearing

slight perishing brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2011 39,125 miles

brake pipes corroding

front and rear chassis corroding

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

tyres perishing

underbody corroding

Pass 24 May 2010 39,021 miles

front inner wheel arches corrodingh around seat belt anchor points

front wheel arches corroded

inner sills corroding

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear outriggers corroded

sills corroding

slight freeplay at steering wheel

weld and corrosion nearside front wheel arch

Pass 9 May 2009 38,944 miles

chassis corroding

front subframe corroding

tyres perishing

underbody heavily undersield

Fail 9 May 2009 38,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis corroding

front subframe corroding

tyres perishing

underbody heavily undersield

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,682 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 38,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 38,160 miles

body corroded and weld repairs

Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,524 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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NVW 188J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVW 188J, 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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What year was NVW 188J registered?

NVW 188J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 July 1971.

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