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AFC 451V

1979 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

82,768 mi
Last recorded82,768 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFC 451V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 82,768 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in front steering idler

Fail 25 Jun 2025 82,768 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in front steering idler

Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,349 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 75,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 73,548 miles

corrosion on both front step panels corrosion on both inner and outer sills

corrosion on both rear outer wheel arch panels

Fail 30 May 2019 73,548 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

corrosion on both front step panels corrosion on both inner and outer sills

corrosion on both rear outer wheel arch panels

Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,710 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

corrosion on both front steps

corrosion on both inner and outer sill

Fail 8 Jun 2018 69,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

corrosion on both front steps

corrosion on both inner and outer sill

Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,913 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 65,913 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills have some corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2016 59,110 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner and outer (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills have some corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,173 miles

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

nearside rear driveshaft, inner boot split

slight corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,597 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,834 miles

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

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

slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 19 Apr 2013 49,815 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,286 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,110 miles

Oil leak

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,849 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,417 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 39,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,395 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 38,395 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,628 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,550 miles

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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AFC 451V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AFC 451V, 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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AFC 451V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 23 October 1979.

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