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RJX 537J

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,462 mi
Last recorded13,462 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJX 537J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 13,462 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 15 May 2017 12,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 9,931 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 9,923 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 9,922 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak

adviced slight play in n/s + o/s top balljoints

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,328 miles

Some corrosion to rear brake back plates

Fail 10 Aug 2013 40,328 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Some corrosion to front brake discs

Some slight corrosion to rear brake back plates

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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RJX 537J is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 126,158 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 RJX 537J, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJX 537J registered?

RJX 537J is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 January 1987.

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