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AUK 887T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

78,791 mi
Last recorded78,791 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUK 887T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 78,791 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Outer Body filler on sills and arches

Fail 6 Aug 2024 78,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt not long enough to pass nylock nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt not long enough to pass nylock nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Outer body filler on sills and arches

Pass 14 Jul 2023 78,548 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 78,548 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 78,239 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 78,236 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 77,762 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 77,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,403 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 77,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,181 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,493 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 76,185 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 75,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 75,613 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 75,613 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2013 75,318 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 65,135 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 74,411 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 74,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 73,794 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 71,871 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 71,871 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 70,246 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 70,246 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 69,207 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 69,207 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 67,088 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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AUK 887T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AUK 887T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUK 887T registered?

AUK 887T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 11 April 1979.

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The MOT history for AUK 887T shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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