1971 Volkswagen Camper VAN 1.6L Petrol · BHJ 381J
1971 Volkswagen Camper VAN (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1971. Recorded mileage 36,722 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER VAN
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 1584cc
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BHJ 381J Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 36,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BHJ 381J Mileage History
- 02/06/202335,308 mi
- 01/07/202436,081 mi+773 mi
- 04/07/202436,084 mi+3 mi
- 01/07/202536,589 mi+505 mi
- 13/05/202636,722 mi+133 mi
Average of roughly 480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BHJ 381J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van (BHJ 381J) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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