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JIG 2917

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,306 mi
Last recorded67,306 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 2917
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,306 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 67,287 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Chassis badly corroded and holed.

Offside Rear Chassis badly corroded and holed.

Offside Rear Inner CV Gaiter badly deteriorated and holed.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,729 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing outer edge

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

O/S/F Tyre starting to perish

O/S/R Body mount has corrosion

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 9 Aug 2014 65,674 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 25 Jul 2014 65,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr chassis areas holed corrosion near engine mountings

uneven front tyre wear

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 63,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,276 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,333 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 50,324 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear drive shafts loose

offside rear cv boot split

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,036 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2008 39,761 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2007 32,920 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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JIG 2917 is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 JIG 2917, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JIG 2917 is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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