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PJE 552J

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,431 mi
Last recorded58,431 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJE 552J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,431 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 58,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,597 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 57,589 miles

Central Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,119 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,217 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,019 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 May 2014 51,836 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 51,140 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 501,062 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,790 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jan 2011 48,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,656 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 45,656 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 44,453 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 44,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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PJE 552J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJE 552J, 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.

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What year was PJE 552J registered?

PJE 552J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 5 February 1971.

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