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CDT 861T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,932 mi
Last recorded3,932 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDT 861T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 3,932 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Mar 2019 38,981 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2018 3,313 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 3,313 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 3,095 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 2,327 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rust on front of body

Pass 21 Mar 2015 2,127 miles

slight corrosion under front sreen

strong smell of fuel but no signs of anyleak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 218 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 96,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 93,900 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,813 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 87,181 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,551 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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CDT 861T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CDT 861T, 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 CDT 861T registered?

CDT 861T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 25 June 1979.

Is CDT 861T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDT 861T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CDT 861T have outstanding finance?

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