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C780 DDE

1985 Volkswagen Camper Van

Beige Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,173 mi
Last recorded124,173 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van47,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC780 DDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 124,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle body work in poor condition with heavy corrosion to various panels

brake hoses covered in under-seal not allowing full inspection

engine bay components heavily corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 124,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (in sliding door) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle body work in poor condition with heavy corrosion to various panels

brake hoses covered in under-seal not allowing full inspection

engine bay components heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 124,173 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 124,173 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 124,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

main beam tell tail light inop

Fail 3 Jul 2015 124,173 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

main beam tell tail light inop

Pass 14 Jul 2014 124,173 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 124,173 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 124,173 miles

nearside rear fog light inoperative

Fail 10 Jul 2013 124,173 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear fog light inoperative

Pass 6 Jul 2012 124,173 miles

front discs worn

main beam warning light not working

near side wiper split at end

Pass 17 Jun 2011 124,173 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 124,172 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 124,172 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 124,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2008 124,173 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 122,250 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 122,209 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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C780 DDE is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 47,741 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 C780 DDE, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C780 DDE registered?

C780 DDE is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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