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JGE 237Y

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,059 mi
Last recorded42,059 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGE 237Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 42,059 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 42,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,059 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 42,059 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 42,059 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 42,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 42,059 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 42,059 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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JGE 237Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 56,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JGE 237Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JGE 237Y registered?

JGE 237Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 3 August 1982.

Is JGE 237Y safe to buy?

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