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AYO 798T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,382 mi
Last recorded18,382 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYO 798T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 18,382 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under side of vehicle has sustained alot of welding repairs and continues to have wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2016 18,381 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside & body work has alot of (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 18,380 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various places o/s/r & n/s/r inner arch to sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion underside & body work has alot of (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 183,765 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 183,759 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside side door has corrosion

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 18,422 miles

under body corrosion to floor and dust cover

vehicle heavily wlded and under sealed

Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,357 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

this vehicle has sustained alot of welding during its existence

Fail 3 Jan 2013 18,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

this vehicle has sustained alot of welding during its existence

Pass 30 Dec 2011 18,235 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,255 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

general condition of vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2010 18,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

general condition of vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2009 17,635 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on underbody and components

general condition of vehicle

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,635 miles

corrosion on underbody and components

general condition of vehicle

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,114 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 17,114 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear floor pans corroded not affecting strength within prescribed area

Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,876 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 16,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,595 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 16,595 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 16,223 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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AYO 798T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AYO 798T, 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 AYO 798T registered?

AYO 798T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 May 1979.

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