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CUV 833V

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,632 mi
Last recorded83,632 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUV 833V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 83,632 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 83,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,443 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,952 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 78,951 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front axle/lower torsion bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,913 miles

front steps corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 13 Jul 2017 76,911 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases stud and nut missing (7.1.2)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front steps corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,973 miles

Oil leak engine fuel pump? ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 72,973 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both of them (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak engine fuel pump? ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s headlight cracked

welding on vehicle in various state off repair

Fail 1 Jul 2015 67,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s headlight cracked

welding on vehicle in various state off repair

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,146 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear jacking point welding poor

steering ball joint and centre bush slightly worn

Fail 11 Aug 2014 64,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear jacking point welding poor

steering ball joint and centre bush slightly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,919 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f under sill/step corroded

slight play in steering idler

vehicle as had extensive welding repairs previously

Fail 5 Jul 2013 68,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f under sill/step corroded

slight play in steering idler

vehicle as had extensive welding repairs previously

Fail 26 Apr 2013 63,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f under sill/step corroded

slight corrosion on front & rear beams

slight play in steering idler

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

front floor above crossmember corroded

n/s/f crossmember corroded

n/s/f under sill corroded

offside sill inadequately repaired

Fail 26 Jul 2012 63,857 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

front floor above crossmember corroded

n/s/f crossmember corroded

n/s/f under sill corroded

offside sill inadequately repaired

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,714 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front under body corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside sill inadequately repaired

Fail 15 Jul 2011 63,714 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front under body corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside sill inadequately repaired

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 63,199 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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CUV 833V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CUV 833V, 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 CUV 833V registered?

CUV 833V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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