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ADY 407V

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Turquoise Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,285 mi
Last recorded85,285 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 407V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 85,285 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 84,504 miles

Front panel excessively corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 84,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front panel excessively corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear cv boot slit

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear cv boot slit

Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear cv boots split

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,358 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 83,348 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S and O/S/R driveshaft boots deteriated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 81,891 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear cv boots in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2013 80,140 miles

nearside and offside rear driveshaft inner gaiters split

rear number plate light dim

Fail 3 May 2013 80,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside rear driveshaft inner gaiters split

rear number plate light dim

Pass 31 May 2012 79,359 miles

both rear outter cv boots split

deep cracking to osf tyre

Fail 29 May 2012 79,359 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear outter cv boots split

deep cracking to osf tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 79,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 13 May 2010 77,454 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both cv boots split

both inner track rod ball joints have slight play

corrosion to n/s inner rear wheel arch

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 May 2010 77,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both cv boots split

both inner track rod ball joints have slight play

corrosion to n/s inner rear wheel arch

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,678 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 76,678 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside bump stops missing

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering system.

Pass 19 May 2008 74,886 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

both rear outer cv boots split

Fail 15 May 2008 74,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

both rear outer cv boots split

Pass 1 Jun 2007 73,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak.

o/s/f bump stop rubbers missing.

o/s/r c.v. boot split.

Pass 17 May 2006 71,488 miles

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

battery insecure

corrosion appearing to underside and structual areas

oil leak

tyres cracking

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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ADY 407V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Turquoise with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ADY 407V, 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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ADY 407V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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