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JDP 581L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,582 mi
Last recorded77,582 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 581L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,582 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,556 miles

Front headlamps slightly dim

Nearside Front starting to corrode

Offside Front beam axle corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2016 77,554 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' flower chain (8.3.1e)

Front headlamps slightly dim

Nearside Front starting to corrode

Offside Front beam axle corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,468 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 77,456 miles

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 76,517 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 76,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

advise:nearside floor has slight corrosion

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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JDP 581L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,762 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 JDP 581L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JDP 581L registered?

JDP 581L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 March 1973.

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The MOT history for JDP 581L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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