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SMW 224J

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

41,564 mi
Last recorded41,564 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 224J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 41,564 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 41,564 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,295 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 41,295 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen may be very high? (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 40,917 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 40,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight glass is lopsided (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,077 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 40,076 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 3,984 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 3,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 39,329 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 39,329 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 38,654 miles

nearside front ball joint lower dust cover split

nearside front steering arm bent

Fail 20 May 2013 38,654 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front ball joint lower dust cover split

nearside front steering arm bent

Pass 2 Dec 2011 38,523 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 38,520 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,209 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

corrosion to underbody areas

nearside front bumper corner loose

slight blow to exhaust system

Fail 12 Aug 2010 38,209 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

corrosion to underbody areas

nearside front bumper corner loose

slight blow to exhaust system

Pass 8 Aug 2009 36,779 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corossion all around underbody areas chassis & weakness in unprescribed areas filler & fiberglass present all around

Fail 3 Aug 2009 36,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corossion all around underbody areas chassis & weakness in unprescribed areas filler & fiberglass present all around

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,340 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,325 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 30,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 26,536 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 23,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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SMW 224J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SMW 224J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SMW 224J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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