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PJT 471J

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,823 mi
Last recorded82,823 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 471J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 82,823 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,230 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,956 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 78,887 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 78,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 78,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 75,722 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2015 75,722 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,620 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nsr inner cv boot small hole

osr outer cv boot split

Fail 22 Apr 2014 75,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nsr inner cv boot small hole

osr outer cv boot split

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,092 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 75,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

horn switch faulty does not turn off correctly

Pass 24 Dec 2010 74,605 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 74,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PJT 471J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,159 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 PJT 471J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJT 471J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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