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FKJ 173V

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,201 mi
Last recorded65,201 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 173V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 65,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 64,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 64,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 64,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 64,179 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 64,179 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 63,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 63,731 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,672 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 63,249 miles

Nearside Front inner sill/step corroded but not excessive

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,604 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,517 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,575 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear outer CV gaiter split

Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,221 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

rear axle slightly corroded on offside

Fail 28 Jul 2015 59,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear axle slightly corroded on offside

Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,216 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 53,438 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 51,814 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 51,741 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 50,561 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jul 2009 50,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,807 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,302 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 46,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FKJ 173V is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 47,196 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 FKJ 173V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FKJ 173V registered?

FKJ 173V is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 6 August 1979.

Is FKJ 173V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKJ 173V shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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