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VUO 483J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,282 mi
Last recorded56,282 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUO 483J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,282 miles

underside is heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2017 52,990 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,920 miles

Underside as had various welding

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,116 miles

Nearside Rear slightly perishing on wall

Nearside handbrake lower than offside

Fail 15 Aug 2015 45,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear slightly perishing on wall

Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,390 miles

N/S/R Tyre side wall starting to perish.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 43,390 miles

N/S/R Tyre side wall starting to perish.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 43,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 43,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both steps very rusty

rear chassis very rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,012 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 43,012 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

various patches welded on underside

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,765 miles

various body corrosion but no jagged edges

various patches welded on underside

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,717 miles

n/s front bumper loose

Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,717 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front bumper loose

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,960 miles

hand brake allmost at end of travel

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear indicator bulb faded

offside front nail in tyre

offside front wheel slight play

rear c.v boots perished

rear chassis corroded

rear wheel bearings slight play

slight play in steering mechanism

underbody corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2005 37,075 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 37,075 miles

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

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear 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)

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 483J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 483J, 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.

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What year was VUO 483J registered?

VUO 483J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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