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APE 598T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,175 mi
Last recorded49,175 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPE 598T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 49,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated sill (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 47,848 miles

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

all under vehicle under sealed

Pass 19 May 2017 46,715 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 46,679 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis and incomplete marked (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings incomplete marked (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre rig corroded marked (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle chassis marked (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing corroded marked (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated and ferrule (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and outer marked (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper missing exposing exhaust

Fail 6 Jul 2015 46,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion in nearside and offside rear engine bay floor areas

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,189 miles

nearside front floor corroded but not in any prescribe area.

offside rear floor corroded but not in any prescribe area.

underside of vehicle is corroded.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 45,173 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside front floor corroded but not in any prescribe area.

offside rear floor corroded but not in any prescribe area.

underside of vehicle is corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,268 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,070 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,922 miles

extensive underbody repairs and undersealed

hc's tested at 2000 rpm

Fail 30 Aug 2007 41,913 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

chassis+undr body heavily underseald

play in both rear hub bearings

rear fog lamp fitted but not working

track rod joint boots split

Pass 20 Sep 2005 41,200 miles

NSF screen wash inop

spring clip missing from OSF brake calliper

Fail 15 Sep 2005 41,198 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

NSF screen wash inop

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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APE 598T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 APE 598T, 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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APE 598T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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