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CEL 203T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,953 mi
Last recorded10,953 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEL 203T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 10,953 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 8,590 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 6,473 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 6,473 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 May 2019 5,360 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter is deteriorated

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

limited reserve travel on park brake lever

signs of engine oil leaks

Fail 18 May 2019 5,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter is deteriorated

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

limited reserve travel on park brake lever

signs of engine oil leaks

Pass 31 May 2018 3,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 3,991 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 24 May 2018 3,990 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 12 May 2017 2,495 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 2,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 100,427 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 97,569 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 96,060 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 96,047 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 93,701 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Washers weak but still reaching windscreen

Fail 27 Apr 2013 93,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Washers weak but still reaching windscreen

Pass 21 May 2012 93,016 miles

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

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

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

front beam axle corroded

steering lock in/op

Fail 18 May 2012 93,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front beam axle corroded

steering lock in/op

Pass 16 May 2011 92,225 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 91,040 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 90,061 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion to offside front seat belt mount area

Fail 15 May 2009 90,050 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion to offside front seat belt mount area

Pass 14 May 2008 88,443 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 88,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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CEL 203T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 CEL 203T, 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 CEL 203T registered?

CEL 203T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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