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VJM 111S

1976 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,778 mi
Last recorded64,778 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJM 111S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 64,778 miles

Hand brake weak on the offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 64,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hand brake weak on the offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 62,381 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 62,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,032 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 59,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 57,172 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 57,171 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,566 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rocker cover gaskets leaking slightly

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,031 miles

Parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LEGAL ONLY (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 46,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LEGAL ONLY (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 42,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,401 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2015 40,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,317 miles

nearside rear outer drive shaft cv joint gaiter split

Fail 11 Jun 2014 37,317 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear outer drive shaft cv joint gaiter split

Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,206 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 33,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,397 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 25,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front outer sills and outriggers corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,839 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 20,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,240 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 10,772 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 10,767 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 90,185 miles

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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VJM 111S is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,262 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 VJM 111S, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VJM 111S is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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