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XMA 368J

1971 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,260 mi
Last recorded54,260 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Campervan52,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMA 368J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 54,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake drum backing plate corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full undercarriage heavily covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 54,240 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake drum backing plate corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full undercarriage heavily covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 53,723 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,392 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

floorpan generally corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 53,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

floorpan generally corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight engine oil leak

The offside rear jacking point is corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,885 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,985 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 49,846 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 48,147 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2011 48,147 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 16 May 2009 47,706 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs lipped

rear arches weak

sills weak

suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,972 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 41,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion to rear suspension and rear frame and rear brake back plates.

Fail 1 Mar 2006 38,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

surface corrosion to rear suspension and rear frame and rear brake back plates.

Fail 2 Feb 2006 38,725 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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XMA 368J is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XMA 368J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was XMA 368J registered?

XMA 368J is a 1971 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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