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VUO 204J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

55,056 mi
Last recorded55,056 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUO 204J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,056 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 55,056 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 54,956 miles

Both front tyres have damage to sidewalls but not deep enough to reach the cords

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

Fail 24 Nov 2016 54,956 miles

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

Both front tyres have damage to sidewalls but not deep enough to reach the cords

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,850 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2015 54,850 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Front and rear lamps (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,687 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

corrosion in non prescribed areas

Fail 6 Nov 2014 54,687 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in non prescribed areas

Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

corrosion in non prescribed areas

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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VUO 204J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 VUO 204J, 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 VUO 204J registered?

VUO 204J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 June 1971.

Is VUO 204J safe to buy?

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