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CUW 863V

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,613 mi
Last recorded87,613 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUW 863V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,613 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 87,603 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,620 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,463 miles

Oil leak

nearside front bumper and body damage

out riggers and inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 71,923 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

general body corrosion on front end. offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2011 71,923 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

general body corrosion on front end. offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 70,274 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,733 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 62,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,020 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,323 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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CUW 863V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CUW 863V, 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 CUW 863V registered?

CUW 863V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 23 October 1979.

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