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SKY 232J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,658 mi
Last recorded50,658 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKY 232J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 50,658 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 48,947 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 47,190 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member adj front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 44,614 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 42,943 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 42,936 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 40,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front cross member slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front & rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside & offside inner sill corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,011 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear nearside & offside inner sill

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement sector shaft (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 35,897 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,721 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion to sill

Offside Rear Corrosion to sill

Nearside Front Corrosion to sill

Pass 4 Jul 2016 31,424 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,589 miles

Corrosion to offside front out rigger, and nearside rear floor.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 28,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion to offside front out rigger, and nearside rear floor.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion to near side front jacking point

Pass 28 Jun 2013 24,162 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 21,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front jacking point coroded

offside mid front chassis coroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 16,308 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,308 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,211 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s inner rear wheel arches coroded (outside prescribed areas)

o/s chassis rail coroded (outside prescribed areas)

o/s sill coroded (outside prescribed areas)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s inner rear wheel arches coroded (outside prescribed areas)

o/s chassis rail coroded (outside prescribed areas)

o/s sill coroded (outside prescribed areas)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,360 miles

corosion to front jacking points & both inner sills (outside prescribed areas)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,935 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 7,459 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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SKY 232J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SKY 232J, 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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SKY 232J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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