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PEB 405J

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,682 mi
Last recorded54,682 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEB 405J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,682 miles

CLICKING NOISE ON STEERING COLUMN

Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,542 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust detereated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 37,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,201 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 33,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,730 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 28,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,697 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,868 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 22,867 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,772 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 12,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s inner drive shaft boot cut

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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PEB 405J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 PEB 405J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PEB 405J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 November 1970.

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