MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of ELA 383J?
You can check the full history of ELA 383J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was ELA 383J registered?
ELA 383J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 August 1970.
Is ELA 383J safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELA 383J shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ELA 383J have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ELA 383J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.