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JLG 912L

1973 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

18,082 mi
Last recorded18,082 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper55,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLG 912L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,082 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 18,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chassis,sills & brake pipes corroded. steering pivot point worn

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,082 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 18,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chassis,seat belts mounting area & brake pipes corroded.steering worn & stiff

Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,082 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 18,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,292 miles

Exhaust silencer blowing slightly on joints.

Front & rear suspension has been lowered & travel reduced.Rear suspension just clear of bump stops.

Offside & nearside rear brake back plates corroding.

Rear bumper nearside bracket loose.

The underside of this vehicle has been extensively welded.Repairs satisfactory at time of testing.

front registration plate cracked.

Fail 11 Jul 2006 16,237 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust silencer blowing slightly on joints.

front registration plate cracked.

rear bumper loose on mounts.

suspension has been lowered front & rear & has reduced travel.Only just clear of bump stops.

Fail 5 Aug 2005 132,704 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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JLG 912L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 JLG 912L, 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 JLG 912L registered?

JLG 912L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is JLG 912L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLG 912L shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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