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VOD 217J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,299 mi
Last recorded38,299 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 217J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 38,299 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 37,521 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,422 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 37,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,599 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 35,979 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 35,696 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 34,431 miles

All front shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2013 32,986 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 32,472 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,803 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 28,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 23,121 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 23,109 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,971 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,441 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 20,441 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Backing plates on both front disks have been bent and misshaped. †

Front pads getting low

Slight play in end of steering idler arm

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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VOD 217J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VOD 217J, 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 VOD 217J registered?

VOD 217J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is VOD 217J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOD 217J shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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