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ELA 383J

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,729 mi
Last recorded92,729 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELA 383J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 92,729 miles

Centre centre steering idler slight play

both rear rebound blocks missing

front chassis sections corroded

front nearside forward outrigger box section corroded

front offside shock absorber slight leak

handbrake efficiency only just met on brake roller test

lower steering shaft rubber coupling small splits

offside+nearside underfloor inner sills to outer sills corroded/holed

outersills corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 92,667 miles

both rear rebound blocks missing

front nearside forward closing panels corroded/holed

front nearside forward outrigger box section corroded

front shock absorber slight leak

handbrake lever travel

offside +nearside underfloor inner sills to outer sills corroded/holed

offside+nearside outer sills corroded/holed

rear nearside handbrake slightly low

steering shaft lower rubber coupling small splits

Fail 4 Sep 2014 92,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear rebound blocks missing

brake master cylinder level low

front nearside forward closing panels corroded/holed

front nearside forward outrigger box section corroded

front shock absorber slight leak

handbrake lever travel

offside +nearside underfloor inner sills to outer sills corroded/holed

offside+nearside outer sills corroded/holed

rear nearside handbrake slightly low

steering shaft lower rubber coupling small splits

Pass 3 Oct 2012 92,017 miles

centre steering idler box slight play

front nearside forward outer box section corroded

front nearside outer floorpans corroded/holed

offside+ nearside outer sills +underfloor areas to sills corroded

steering shaft lower rubber coupling small splits

Fail 20 Sep 2012 91,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre steering idler box slight play

front nearside forward outer box section corroded

front nearside outer floorpans corroded/holed

offside+ nearside outer sills +underfloor areas to sills corroded

steering shaft lower rubber coupling small splits

Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,713 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both outer sills corroded

both underfloor areas to sills corroded

f/n/s floor pan holed (not structual)

front centre steering idler bush slight play

front n/s outer rigger forward section corroded

steering shaft rubber coupling small splits

Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both outer sills corroded

both underfloor areas to sills corroded

f/n/s floor pan holed (not structual)

front centre steering idler bush slight play

front n/s outer rigger forward section corroded

steering shaft rubber coupling small splits

Fail 29 Jul 2010 90,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion nearside front floor

corrosion on nearside and offside inner and outer sill

corrosion on nearside and offside rear floor

long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Jul 2010 90,507 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion nearside front floor

corrosion on nearside and offside inner and outer sill

corrosion on nearside and offside rear floor

long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Jul 2009 89,563 miles

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

corrosion on both front and rear jacking points

corrosion on o/s/f floor area

Fail 27 Jul 2009 89,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on both front and rear jacking points

corrosion on o/s/f floor area

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2008 87,662 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 87,648 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 85,493 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 85,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Slight strobing of O/S/R lights

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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ELA 383J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 ELA 383J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ELA 383J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 August 1970.

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