MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,708 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VTA 583J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 1 May 1971.
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