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AUU 81T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,814 mi
Last recorded74,814 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUU 81T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,814 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo has surface corrosion forming (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,555 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,078 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear only just met limit for efficiency

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,826 miles

wiper blades poor

Pass 31 Dec 2013 63,003 miles

Oil leaks

Underside of vehicle heavily undersilled

Fail 28 Dec 2013 62,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leaks

Underside of vehicle heavily undersilled

Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

high beam tell tale not working

Pass 11 Jan 2012 49,481 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

high beam tell tale not working

Fail 10 Jan 2012 49,481 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

high beam tell tale not working

Pass 31 Dec 2010 42,622 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 42,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,712 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,550 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 37,546 miles

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

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

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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AUU 81T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AUU 81T, 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 AUU 81T registered?

AUU 81T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is AUU 81T safe to buy?

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