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SJG 580N

1974 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,837 mi
Last recorded1,837 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJG 580N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 1,837 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 1,837 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 1,626 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 1,532 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 1,461 miles

vehicle has a number of wires hanging from the dash area.

vehicle has numerous points of surface corrosion to underside,& slight corrosion to front suspension subframe.

Fail 13 Jun 2007 1,459 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

car has numerous points of surface corrosion to underside.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 1,280 miles

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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SJG 580N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 SJG 580N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJG 580N registered?

SJG 580N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 September 1974.

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