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TWV 143J

1971 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,718 mi
Last recorded68,718 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Campervan52,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWV 143J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 68,718 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 67,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,782 miles

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,796 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,072 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,246 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 62,189 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 62,189 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,531 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 57,816 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 57,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 56,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,738 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 55,715 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 54,622 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 54,258 miles

1/slight play both top ball joints †2/slight noise in o/s/f wheel bearing †3/brake resevior damp

Fail 6 Jun 2007 54,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

1/slight in both top ball joints †2/slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing †3/brake reservior damp

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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TWV 143J is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TWV 143J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TWV 143J registered?

TWV 143J is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 15 January 1971.

Is TWV 143J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWV 143J shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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