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RRV 117J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,364 mi
Last recorded36,364 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRV 117J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,640 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,253 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 31,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,628 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 20,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 16,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 14,130 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 12,984 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 12,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 May 2005 1,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2005 1,387 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RRV 117J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RRV 117J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RRV 117J registered?

RRV 117J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is RRV 117J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRV 117J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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