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WOU 520J

1970 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,904 mi
Last recorded42,904 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van49,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOU 520J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 42,904 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Lower underbody covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,621 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower previous under body repairs

Lower under body covered in under seal

Fail 17 Apr 2025 41,620 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower previous under body repairs

Lower under body covered in under seal

Pass 18 Apr 2023 40,104 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 39,534 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 37,846 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 33,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres are low on the inner edges

Fail 31 May 2018 33,513 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Most forward. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body of vehicle corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2017 32,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front end of outrigger corroded (steering box mount)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

oil leaks

Pass 25 May 2016 31,386 miles

Offside Front end of outrigger is rusty steering mounting area

both rear tyres are low on the inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,310 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,245 miles

corrosion starting in nearside and offside front floorpans

corrosion starting on offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 28 May 2013 25,601 miles

General condition represents age of vechile

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,661 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls begining to deteriorate.

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dampness around brake master cylinder no leaks found

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2010 21,569 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting around nearside seatbelt mounting

corrosion starting in offside front floor pan

corrosion starting on both rear metal brake pipes between flexi pipes and wheel cylinders

excessive corrosion under nearside front footwell but not in perscribed failure area

Pass 21 Aug 2006 21,539 miles

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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WOU 520J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 49,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WOU 520J, 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 56 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 WOU 520J registered?

WOU 520J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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