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PBR 135J

1970 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,817 mi
Last recorded93,817 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van49,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBR 135J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,817 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front steering play.

Fail 29 Jun 2017 93,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both top and bottom bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front steering play.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,487 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 92,486 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing interior mirror (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 91,752 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 91,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,054 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 91,054 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Outer 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,207 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,085 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 89,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,853 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect .

Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,148 miles

slight corrosion through out vehicle

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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PBR 135J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 49,503 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBR 135J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBR 135J registered?

PBR 135J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 4 August 1970.

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