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VFJ 514K

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,338 mi
Last recorded69,338 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFJ 514K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 69,338 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 69,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 68,143 miles

headlamp light output just acceptable

n/s and o/s/f headlamp reflectors discoloured

n/s handbrake performance low

n/s track rod bent slightly

o/s headlamp glass cracked

rear service brakes showing imbalance

rubber steering coupling to steering box splitting

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/r w/cyls corroding

Fail 8 May 2015 68,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

headlamp light output just acceptable

n/s and o/s/f headlamp reflectors discoloured

n/s handbrake performance low

n/s track rod bent slightly

o/s headlamp glass cracked

rear service brakes showing imbalance

rubber steering coupling to steering box splitting

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/r w/cyls corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,653 miles

headlamp light quality slightly poor

headlamp reflectors corroding

n/s handbrake performance low

o/s headlamp lens cracked

rear service brakes showing imbalance

rubber steering coupling splitting slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2014 67,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp light quality slightly poor

headlamp reflectors corroding

n/s handbrake performance low

o/s headlamp lens cracked

rear service brakes showing imbalance

rubber steering coupling splitting slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2013 67,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,443 miles

alternator belt loose/slight oil leak

nearside track rod slightly bent

slight cracking handbrake cable

Fail 19 Apr 2012 66,443 miles

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

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

alternator belt loose/slight oil leak

nearside track rod slightly bent

slight cracking handbrake cable

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,473 miles

n/s/f track rod slightly bent.

n/s/r suspension bump stop "cup" missing on axle.

o/s/f brake calliper binding slightly.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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VFJ 514K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VFJ 514K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VFJ 514K registered?

VFJ 514K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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