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OBP 785J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,301 mi
Last recorded92,301 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 785J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 92,301 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,152 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,726 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 91,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,741 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 90,741 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,867 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 89,867 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,450 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 88,450 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 88,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,605 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear joint boot split

Fail 9 Mar 2011 83,604 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear joint boot split

Fail 22 Jul 2010 83,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,259 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2009 81,259 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

extensive corrosion to front jacking points & under tray & near side outer sill

Fail 19 Feb 2009 61,259 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Lower Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

near & off side inner & outer sills & floor pan very rusty but not in prescribed areas

off oide front door handle inner missing

rear outer drivshaft gaiters split

Pass 23 May 2007 72,851 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 72,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

steering box noisey

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 785J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 785J, 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 785J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 July 1971.

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