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JKE 700L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,889 mi
Last recorded92,889 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKE 700L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 92,889 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 92,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 91,186 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 91,186 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 90,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 90,928 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,535 miles

Nearside Front jacking point/inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 89,535 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking point/inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner 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 3 Nov 2017 89,322 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,270 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,200 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 86,712 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 82,547 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 82,547 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 78,941 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear inner drive shaft bolt loose

Fail 13 Jul 2009 76,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear inner drive shaft bolt loose

Pass 22 Aug 2008 72,438 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,615 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 70,644 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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JKE 700L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JKE 700L, 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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What year was JKE 700L registered?

JKE 700L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 March 1973.

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