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CCT 511V

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,397 mi
Last recorded72,397 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCT 511V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 70,498 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 70,843 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 69,266 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,670 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 67,670 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,014 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front sill step holed

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to vehicle underbody

front and rear axels have been welded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 65,790 miles

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

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

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,135 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 62,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,923 miles

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

rear drive shaft boots split

Fail 10 Aug 2011 54,915 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear drive shaft boots split

Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,728 miles

drag link end has slight play second hand part fitted

o/s and n/s floor pan areas have corrosion but not excessive

Fail 8 Jun 2010 49,719 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 46,453 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 46,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 42,249 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 42,249 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear driveshaft boot split

Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,807 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CCT 511V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CCT 511V, 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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CCT 511V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 9 August 1979.

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The MOT history for CCT 511V shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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