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XLV 194J

1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,543 mi
Last recorded92,543 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper61,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLV 194J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 92,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 92,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 91,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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XLV 194J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XLV 194J, 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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What year was XLV 194J registered?

XLV 194J is a 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 16 February 1971.

Is XLV 194J safe to buy?

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