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CVM 996T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,040 mi
Last recorded42,040 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVM 996T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,040 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 42,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 41,495 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear body corroded

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear inner and outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2018 41,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear body corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear inner and outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres cracked

Pass 16 May 2017 40,953 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

nearside rear outer sill panel corroded but not in prescribed area

offside B post / outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 12 May 2017 40,952 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexy / metal (3.6.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis rails / axle (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills slightly corroded

nearside rear outer sill panel corroded but not in prescribed area

offside B post / outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,111 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 40,103 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 38,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front outrigger corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2015 38,620 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front outrigger corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,248 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,144 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,005 miles

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,944 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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CVM 996T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CVM 996T, 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 CVM 996T registered?

CVM 996T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 13 March 1979.

Is CVM 996T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVM 996T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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