1971 Volkswagen Camper 1.6L Petrol · GYV 704J
1971 Volkswagen Camper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1971. Recorded mileage 20,200 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 1584cc
GYV 704J Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2017
- 20,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (73 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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GYV 704J Mileage History
- 13/04/200690,865 mi
- 13/04/200690,865 mi
- 28/04/2007615 mi-90,250 mi
- 03/05/20083,889 mi+3,274 mi
- 01/04/20095,923 mi+2,034 mi
- 22/05/20109,736 mi+3,813 mi
- 22/05/20109,736 mi
- 19/05/20119,741 mi+5 mi
- 23/05/20119,748 mi+7 mi
- 23/05/20119,748 mi
- 19/05/201211,102 mi+1,354 mi
- 19/05/201211,102 mi
- 25/05/201311,709 mi+607 mi
- 25/05/201311,709 mi
- 23/05/201412,580 mi+871 mi
- 09/05/201515,009 mi+2,429 mi
- 24/05/201617,370 mi+2,361 mi
- 03/06/201617,373 mi+3 mi
- 10/06/201720,200 mi+2,827 mi
Average of roughly -6,333 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GYV 704J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Camper (GYV 704J) between April 2006 and June 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (73 issues), Brakes (56 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 112 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/body member (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing/body panel (6.1.C.1)”.
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