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ABD 979A

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,024 mi
Last recorded64,024 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABD 979A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,024 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,381 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering wheel slight cracking

Fail 17 Oct 2017 62,380 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight brake pedal travel

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

Steering wheel slight cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside front suspension joints slight play

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

Steering wheel slight cracking to outer covering

Fail 21 Oct 2016 61,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Footbrake travel

Offside and nearside front suspension joints slight play

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

Steering wheel slight cracking to outer covering

Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,747 miles

Slight play in offside king pin top bush.

Slight play in steering idler arm bush.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,747 miles

hand brake travel

play in steering joints

plsy in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,513 miles

slight play in centre steering idler

Fail 31 Oct 2007 60,512 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in centre steering idler

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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ABD 979A is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 47,796 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 ABD 979A, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABD 979A registered?

ABD 979A is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 January 1977.

Is ABD 979A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABD 979A shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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