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UHR 999J

1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,383 mi
Last recorded88,383 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper61,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHR 999J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 88,383 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 88,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,304 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all x4 tyres starting to perish and crack on tread

Fail 6 Oct 2015 88,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all x4 tyres starting to perish and crack on tread

Pass 24 Dec 2013 67,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 87,758 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,379 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 87,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 87,163 miles

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

corrosion in both front floors

corrosion in centre chassis and floor

corrrosion in outriggers and sills

Fail 30 Apr 2009 87,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion in both front floors

corrosion in centre chassis and floor

corrrosion in outriggers and sills

Pass 3 Mar 2008 86,971 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 12 Oct 2006 86,286 miles

front axle welded

general chassis rusting

outriggers rusty

rear brake hoses rusty

rear shockabsorbers rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2006 86,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

front axle rusty

general chassis rusting

rear brake hoses rusty

rear exhaust rusty

rear outriggers rusty

rear shockabsorbers very rusty

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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UHR 999J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 61,746 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 Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UHR 999J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UHR 999J registered?

UHR 999J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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