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ODH 217J

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,620 mi
Last recorded6,620 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODH 217J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 6,620 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 6,607 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush x 2 (2.7.4)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour x 2 (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 6,488 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 5,616 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 4,479 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 3,814 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 3,589 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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ODH 217J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ODH 217J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ODH 217J registered?

ODH 217J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is ODH 217J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODH 217J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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