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XDG 411J

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,739 mi
Last recorded52,739 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDG 411J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,739 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 52,728 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,162 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 52,143 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,126 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,915 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 51,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,154 miles

Nearside rear driveshaft inner and outer CV Joint gaiter's split open..

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear driveshaft inner CVJoint gaiter split open..

Screen washer fluid flow weak..

Pass 29 May 2014 49,740 miles

main beam tell tale not working // rear drive shaft inner gaiters split // n/s/f top and bottom swivel and o/s inner ball joint gaiters split but no ingress

Fail 27 May 2014 49,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main beam tell tale not working // rear drive shaft inner gaiters split // n/s/f top and bottom swivel and o/s inner ball joint gaiters split but no ingress

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,523 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 47,316 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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XDG 411J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XDG 411J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XDG 411J registered?

XDG 411J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 25 May 1971.

Is XDG 411J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDG 411J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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