1971 Volkswagen Camper VAN 1.6L Petrol · BHJ 459J
1971 Volkswagen Camper VAN (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/02/1971. Recorded mileage 59,894 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER VAN
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 1600cc
BHJ 459J Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2024
- 59,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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 459J Mileage History
- 20/10/202159,436 mi
- 26/10/202159,437 mi+1 mi
- 11/10/202259,479 mi+42 mi
- 16/10/202359,723 mi+244 mi
- 08/10/202459,894 mi+171 mi
Average of roughly 154 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BHJ 459J 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 459J) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2024 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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