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BOT 519V

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,575 mi
Last recorded7,575 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 519V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 7,575 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 7,460 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 7,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 1,320 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension lowered

front body work rusty and has been painted

nearside front chassis has been damaged and poorly repaired

Fail 22 Jul 2016 1,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension lowered

front body work rusty and has been painted

nearside front chassis has been damaged and poorly repaired

Pass 20 Mar 2015 244 miles

body work holed by corrosion

front and rear structures holed by corrosion including rear bumper nearside mounting

main chassis strengthening plates are not seam welded

rear top marker lamps showing white light

suspension modified and lowered

Fail 17 Mar 2015 225 miles

Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

body work holed by corrosion

front and rear structures holed by corrosion including rear bumper nearside mounting

main chassis strengthening plates are not seam welded

rear top marker lamps showing white light

suspension modified and lowered

Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,873 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r and n/s/r cv boots cracked

rear handbrake cables deteriated

Fail 12 Mar 2014 98,873 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r and n/s/r cv boots cracked

rear handbrake cables deteriated

Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,857 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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BOT 519V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOT 519V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BOT 519V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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