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WSJ 740

1999 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,482 mi
Last recorded60,482 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Camper70,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSJ 740
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 60,482 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,064 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,599 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,643 miles

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

slight play in front steering joints

Fail 29 Aug 2014 55,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight play in front steering joints

Pass 16 May 2013 53,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,409 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 52,399 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,852 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,349 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 39,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WSJ 740 is a 1999 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 70,489 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 WSJ 740, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WSJ 740 registered?

WSJ 740 is a 1999 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is WSJ 740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSJ 740 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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