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JPA 604N

1975 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,715 mi
Last recorded69,715 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van52,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPA 604N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general under body corrosion..rear brake imbalance noted but met mot limits.slight noise n/s/f hub.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 69,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front hub bearing noisy/general body/underframe corosion..not yet mot failures..front brake pads wear noted.rear brakes low effort on test..INTERIOR FULL OF PERSONAL OBJECTS[plz remove for mot test]

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,241 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 68,241 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 68,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,290 miles

brake pedal rubbers worn..o/s/r shocker platic cover loose

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,964 miles

some wear to front idler arm,,handbrake just in limits

Fail 18 Jun 2010 62,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

some wear to front idler arm,,handbrake just in limits

Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,892 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

n/s wiper loose

o/s/r bump stop cup missing

Fail 19 Jun 2009 60,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

n/s wiper loose

o/s/r bump stop cup missing

Pass 28 Jun 2008 59,597 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Inner sills are corroded both sides

Nearside wiper appears not to tuch screen fully

Nearside wiper not wiping its full length

Oil leak from steering box

Poor performance nearside parking brake

Serface corrosion brake pipes

Fail 26 Jun 2008 59,597 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Inner sills are corroded both sides

Nearside wiper appears not to tuch screen fully

Oil leak from steering box

Poor performance nearside parking brake

Serface corrosion brake pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2007 59,592 miles

Brake hose ferrules showing some corrosion

Front brakes showing some inbalance

Incompleat repeairs to some sills and other places

Fail 28 Jun 2007 59,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose ferrules showing some corrosin

Front brakes showing some inbalance

Incompleat repaires to inner sill ect.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,297 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 52,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear 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)

the rubber dust covers on lower ball joints are split.......slight wear noted in drag link end joint[from steering box].....exhaust is noisy...possible gasket??heat exchanger leak??????/

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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JPA 604N is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 52,729 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JPA 604N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JPA 604N registered?

JPA 604N is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 9 April 1975.

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