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Volkswagen Camper

White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,915 cc

J973 PFXMOT history

J973 PFX is a white petrol Volkswagen Camper first used on 9 Aug 1991. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
116,353 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J973 PFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Camper
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,915 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
9 Aug 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J973 PFX was last recorded at 116,353 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 1,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2013: 105,570 miles, lower than 105,827 miles on 16 Nov 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,538 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,815 miles
Average per year
2,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,353 miles
  • 2024 – 114,538 miles
  • 2023 – 113,995 miles
  • 2022 – 113,716 miles
  • 2020 – 113,357 miles
  • 2019 – 112,050 miles
  • 2018 – 111,267 miles
  • 2017 – 110,276 miles
  • 2013 – 105,570 miles
  • 2012 – 105,827 miles
  • 2010 – 103,775 miles
  • 2009 – 92,272 miles
  • 2008 – 82,325 miles
  • 2007 – 74,389 miles
  • 2006 – 61,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,353 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,353 miles (+1,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,353 miles
    Test number
    958031107046
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass114,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,538 miles
    Test number
    494033954191
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches corroded but not within any prescribed areas

  3. Fail114,538 miles (+543)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,538 miles
    Test number
    310275341837
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches corroded but not within any prescribed areas

  4. Pass113,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,995 miles
    Test number
    216340773689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,995 miles (+279)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,995 miles
    Test number
    247418974567
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass113,716 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,716 miles
    Test number
    954148275689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,357 miles
    Test number
    797649452335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,357 miles (+1,307)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,357 miles
    Test number
    352190667841
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass112,050 miles (+783)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,050 miles
    Test number
    292761318120
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear inner arch

  10. Pass111,267 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,267 miles
    Test number
    524828558971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,238 miles (+962)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,238 miles
    Test number
    562967609338
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken in two places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door step rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch rusty and holed
    • AdvisorySlight play in wheel bearings

  12. Pass110,276 miles (+4,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,276 miles
    Test number
    129563630320
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  13. Fail105,570 miles2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,570 miles
    Test number
    907523903356
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteExhaust heat exchanger very corroded and insecure
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteGeneral under body surface corrosion
    • NoteOffside center panel corroded causing partial seperation

  14. Pass105,570 miles (-257)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    105,570 miles
    Test number
    988123403361
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteExhaust heat exchanger very corroded and insecure
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteGeneral under body surface corrosion
    • NoteOffside center panel corroded causing partial seperation

  15. Pass105,827 miles (+543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    105,827 miles
    Test number
    315771422378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail105,284 miles (+1,509)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,284 miles
    Test number
    516779412323
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass103,775 miles (+11,503)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    103,775 miles
    Test number
    282391300246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight wearing noise from nearside front wheel

  18. Pass92,272 miles (+9,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,272 miles
    Test number
    612921139277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass82,325 miles (+7,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,325 miles
    Test number
    733003518288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass74,389 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,389 miles
    Test number
    550264987149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,299 miles (+13,230)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,299 miles
    Test number
    962438577124
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass61,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    574548276161
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about J973 PFX

Does J973 PFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J973 PFX expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J973 PFX?
The MOT on J973 PFX expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J973 PFX done?
J973 PFX was recorded at 116,353 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 2,942 miles a year.
Has J973 PFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J973 PFX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on J973 PFX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J973 PFX find?
J973 PFX passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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