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CFR 809V

1979 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

30,801 mi
Last recorded30,801 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFR 809V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2025 30,801 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes imbalanced , (1.2.1 (b) (i))

free play detected at steering wheel still within minimum allowed for mot but may require service or adjustment

rear battery floor panels corroded ,,excessive rustproofing applied to underside finger and thumb pressure applied as mot test allows ,

rear brakes have slight fluctuation

rear wheel bearings have slight play when vehicle weight applied

Pass 26 Sep 2025 30,762 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 30,603 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 30,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 29,918 miles

Multiple repair patches to chassis and body covered in underseal

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 29,034 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 29,017 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Side repeater missing both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

N/S rear out CV joint insecure (temporarily tightened)

no rear fog light indicator lamp

Pass 3 May 2016 28,784 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,709 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 28,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 27,261 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 May 2014 27,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 27,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre cracking inner wall

Fail 8 May 2012 25,932 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play at sterring wheel

Pass 8 May 2012 25,932 miles

Play at sterring wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,362 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 24,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,446 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 22,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,629 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,613 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 21,594 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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CFR 809V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CFR 809V, 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 CFR 809V registered?

CFR 809V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 October 1979.

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The MOT history for CFR 809V shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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