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SRJ 144R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,426 mi
Last recorded46,426 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRJ 144R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 46,426 miles

advise o/s/rear outrigger, inner sill and arch corroded and holed

front member corroded and holed

Pass 18 Oct 2024 45,723 miles

Chassis/Inner sills rusty.

Front member rusty/holed

Pass 3 Nov 2023 45,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pads deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/Inner arches/Front member. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 44,350 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 44,350 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 44,325 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 44,315 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis, axel mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 43,403 miles

advise n/s/rear outrigger and o/s rear inner sill, arch corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2020 43,403 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

advise n/s/rear outrigger and o/s rear inner sill, arch corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 42,806 miles

advise n/s/r outrigger corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

advise n/s/rear outrigger corroded

advise oil leak steering box

Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Steering box damp

Fail 23 Jun 2017 40,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch/sill end (5.2.6)

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

Inner sills rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Outriggers rusty/holed

Steering box damp

Surface rust chassis.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,220 miles

Handbrake performance 17%

Nearside Rear Radius arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

advise rear inner arches not sealed to outer arch

advise rust in n/s/f, n/s/r outriggers and n/s centre chasis

front to rear brake pipe rusty at front

Fail 14 Jun 2016 38,219 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

advise rear inner arches not sealed to outer arch

advise rust in n/s/f, n/s/r outriggers and n/s centre chasis

front to rear brake pipe rusty at front

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,279 miles

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

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

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

corrosion nsf step area

corrosion osr engine mounting area

front wipers very slow in operation

Fail 9 Jun 2015 36,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion nsf step area

corrosion osr engine mounting area

front wipers very slow in operation

osr engine bay floor panel not fully attatched to body

Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,536 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 34,536 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,373 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

steering box has slight leak

Fail 31 Jul 2013 34,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear drive outer driveshaft boot split

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,368 miles

N/S/R CV joint gater damaged and insecure.

O/S battery insecure.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 33,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

N/S/R CV joint gater damaged and insecure.

O/S battery insecure.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,714 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r cv boot split

Fail 16 Nov 2011 30,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r cv boot split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,567 miles

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

near side rear drive shaft inscure

nearside rear cv boot split

Fail 16 Nov 2010 25,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

near side rear drive shaft inscure

nearside rear cv boot split

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,745 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r cv boot split

steering box slight leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 21,745 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r cv boot split

steering box slight leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,240 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 12,007 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2007 9,887 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 7,187 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 7,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 5,927 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 5,838 miles

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

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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SRJ 144R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 47,796 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 SRJ 144R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SRJ 144R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 May 1977.

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