MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
No reverse lights
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering idler arm has slight play
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
No reverse lights
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering idler arm has slight play
note: brake servo fitted.
o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise.
slight play in front wheel bearings.
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
note: brake servo fitted.
o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise.
rear wheel bearings slight play.
slight play in front wheel bearings.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
both rear tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls.
drivers sun visor mountings slightly loose.
o/s front hub, dust cap missing.
passenger door sometimes difficult to open from inside.
several oil leaks from engine.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
both rear tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls.
drivers sun visor mountings slightly loose.
o/s front hub, dust cap missing.
passenger door sometimes difficult to open from inside.
several oil leaks from engine.
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front hub has grease cap missing
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front hub has grease cap missing
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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OFL 297J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 OFL 297J, 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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OFL 297J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1971.
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