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JFN 550L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

Maroon Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

26,329 mi
Last recorded26,329 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFN 550L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 26,329 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Dec 2016 25,417 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake backplate slightly deteriorated

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

rear tyres worn more on outer edges

Fail 21 Dec 2016 25,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake backplate slightly deteriorated

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

rear tyres worn more on outer edges

Fail 11 Jun 2013 25,394 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 23,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,895 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 23,286 miles

Brake pedal travel long

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 23,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal travel long

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,787 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 22,787 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,512 miles

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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JFN 550L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in Maroon with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JFN 550L, 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.

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JFN 550L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 28 June 1973.

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