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VNK 188J

1971 Volkswagen T2 Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,245 mi
Last recorded13,245 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen T2 Camper13,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNK 188J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2 Camper
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 13,245 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 13,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 13,098 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 12,977 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 12,883 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 12,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 12,220 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 11,612 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 10,659 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 10,646 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 9,560 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 9,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 8,496 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 7,261 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 5,733 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2 Camper?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp aim too low 38
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VNK 188J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen T2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 13,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNK 188J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen T2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VNK 188J registered?

VNK 188J is a 1971 Volkswagen T2 Camper, first registered on 6 July 1971.

Is VNK 188J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNK 188J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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