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UHR 893J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,432 mi
Last recorded66,432 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHR 893J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

advise slight play in steering joints

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise oil leak present

advise slight bind on nsr brake

advise slight play in steering coupling

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,112 miles

advise slight play in hubs

advise slight play in inner tie rods ball joints

advise suspension joint dust covers condition deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2014 65,815 miles

advise front suspension joint dust covers condition deteriorating

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise oil leaks present

advise slight play in hubs

advise slight play in steering

Pass 8 Jun 2013 65,540 miles

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

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

advise general corrsosion taking effect

advise minor marks on windscreen

advise minor oil leak on engine

advise slight play in hubs

advise slight play in steering

Fail 8 Jun 2013 65,540 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise general corrsosion taking effect

advise minor marks on windscreen

advise minor oil leak on engine

advise slight play in hubs

advise slight play in steering

Pass 2 Jun 2012 65,442 miles

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise poor headlamp images

advise rear brakes slightly out of balance

advise slight play in all hubs

advise slight play in all hubs

advise slight play in steering input shaft

advise wiper condition detriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise low performance on ns handbrake

advise oil leakon engine

advise osr seatbelt condition deteriorating

advise poor pattern on dip beams

advise poor performance on wipers and washers aims

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise slight interaction on rear lights

advise slight play in hubs

advise slight play in steering input arm

Fail 4 Jun 2011 65,180 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise low performance on ns handbrake

advise oil leakon engine

advise osr seatbelt condition deteriorating

advise poor pattern on dip beams

advise poor performance on wipers and washers aims

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise slight interaction on rear lights

advise slight play in hubs

advise slight play in steering input arm

Pass 5 Jun 2010 63,929 miles

adviise general corrosion

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise slight play in steering

Fail 5 Jun 2010 63,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

adviise general corrosion

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise slight play in steering

Pass 1 May 2009 63,440 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 63,440 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

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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UHR 893J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UHR 893J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UHR 893J registered?

UHR 893J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 29 March 1971.

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