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79 LEE

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,136 mi
Last recorded18,136 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 LEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 18,136 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,720 miles

slight play in wheel bearings

washers poor

Fail 21 Aug 2014 17,720 miles

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

slight play in wheel bearings

washers poor

Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,549 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 17,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 16,919 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear shockers slightly damp

gum gum on tail pipe

nearside rear lights slightly dull

offside front body holed at footwell area(suspect repaired on inside)

offside washer jet just hitting screen

oil leak from engine

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in steering joints(pivot)

tyre size 185/14

Pass 9 May 2011 15,489 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 15,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 15,219 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 15 May 2009 15,085 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2009 15,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,168 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,898 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,653 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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79 LEE is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 79 LEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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79 LEE is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 October 1979.

Is 79 LEE safe to buy?

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