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UFV 147K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,474 mi
Last recorded82,474 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFV 147K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 82,474 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes rusty but good readings on test and no leaks. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

all components underneath are rusty but not affecting stability or rigidity

body under covers from factory not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Jun 2025 82,474 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes rusty but good readings on test and no leaks. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

all components underneath are rusty but not affecting stability or rigidity

body under covers from factory not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,362 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 81,362 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

o/s/f lower inner arch corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,300 miles

Clean and protect brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f brake discs corroded

o/s/ parking brake cable deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2014 79,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f brake discs corroded

o/s/ parking brake cable deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,953 miles

n/s/f brake has a slight bind

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

Fail 15 Nov 2012 78,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f brake disc corroded

slight brake bind on n/s/f

Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,461 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,359 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 77,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 75,544 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 Dec 2008 75,543 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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UFV 147K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 UFV 147K, 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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UFV 147K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 August 1971.

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