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VTA 583J

1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,708 mi
Last recorded6,708 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper61,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTA 583J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 6,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 6,102 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 5,865 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 5,283 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 4,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 4,436 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 3,843 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 3,145 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 2,365 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 2,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 1,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 1,391 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 1,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

corrosion to front member both sides

cracks to both rear cv boots

general corrosion to vehicle body

nearside rear tyre deteriorating and slight distortion

slight distortion to both headlamp aim

slight play steering pivot

Fail 27 Sep 2012 1,338 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front member both sides

cracks to both rear cv boots

general corrosion to vehicle body

nearside rear tyre deteriorating and slight distortion

slight distortion to both headlamp aim

slight play steering pivot

Pass 7 Oct 2011 995 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to front and nearside front box sections

general corrosion to body work

lead and lag on rear brakes

Fail 16 Sep 2011 995 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to front and nearside front box sections

front brake discs slightly pitted

general corrosion to body work

Pass 22 Jul 2008 956 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 956 miles

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)

corrosion to the front cross member

corrosion to the vehicle boby but not causing sharp edges

osr light unit dull in colour

Pass 2 Jun 2007 292 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 292 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 99,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion app to body uderside

n/s/r/ tyre det

Fail 11 May 2006 99,656 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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VTA 583J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTA 583J, 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 VTA 583J registered?

VTA 583J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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