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XPJ 166G

1969 Volkswagen Camper Van

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,182 mi
Last recorded81,182 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen Camper Van66,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPJ 166G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 81,182 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 81,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 81,161 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2018 80,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,831 miles

spring loading in wiper arms weak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,731 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,731 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 80,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,027 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 79,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 79,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 79,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 78,238 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 78,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 75,843 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

battery insecure

offside lower(false floor) corroded

Fail 25 May 2007 75,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

battery insecure

offside lower(false floor) corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2007 75,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

excessive corrsion in n/sf panel

excessive corrsion in o/s lower floor panels

Pass 11 Apr 2006 75,427 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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XPJ 166G is a 1969 Volkswagen Camper Van in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,799 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 XPJ 166G, 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 57 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 XPJ 166G registered?

XPJ 166G is a 1969 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 May 1969.

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