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AMR 766V

1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

26,799 mi
Last recorded26,799 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper23,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMR 766V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 26,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 20,944 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 20,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 18,515 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 15,976 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 15,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 14,610 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,155 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen washers weak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 8,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 8,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 5,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 5,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 1,695 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen washers weak

Fail 23 Apr 2012 1,695 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

windscreen washers weak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,825 miles

general light under body corrosion...

wipers smear...

Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust and heat exchangers corroded

exhaust manifold has slight leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Apr 2010 97,498 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust and heat exchangers corroded

exhaust manifold has slight leak

park brake lever has low reserve

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,424 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside inner cv gaiter deteriated

Oil leaks from engine

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Apr 2008 91,985 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 91,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exesive corosion n/s/f and o/s/f body/inner arch

Pass 3 Apr 2007 88,490 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,288 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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AMR 766V is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 23,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AMR 766V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AMR 766V registered?

AMR 766V is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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