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AML 349T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,771 mi
Last recorded82,771 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAML 349T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 82,771 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 82,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,131 miles

oil leak from engine

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Nov 2016 81,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

wipers slow

Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,587 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 80,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,153 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Sep 2012 78,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,618 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 76,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front and rear inner sills have corroded

nearside rear outer cv gaiter has split

offside front and rear inner sills have corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,149 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 70,149 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

advise near side rear c.v. gaiter

Pass 5 Apr 2007 69,186 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lower ball joints

steering idler

Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,657 miles

fault front lights

front number plate not visable

number plate light

o.s.r tail light

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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AML 349T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AML 349T, 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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What year was AML 349T registered?

AML 349T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 May 1979.

Is AML 349T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AML 349T shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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