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OBP 570J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,053 mi
Last recorded65,053 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 570J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,855 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 64,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,196 miles

Nearside Rear brake bind

floor pan corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 64,196 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,909 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 63,908 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 63,880 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

vehicle has different sized wheels fitted on front and rear axle - bigger wheels on rear axle

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,389 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 61,389 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,157 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 60,157 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 59,515 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 59,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,274 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 59,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,341 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 56,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 53,717 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 53,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 52,605 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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OBP 570J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 OBP 570J, 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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OBP 570J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 June 1971.

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