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CVR 351T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

5,442 mi
Last recorded5,442 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVR 351T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 5,442 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 4,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 4,618 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 4,556 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 4,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body corroded.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body corroded.

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

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

Rear Bumper heavily corroded.

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 4,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body corroded.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body corroded.

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

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

Rear Bumper heavily corroded.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 4,175 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 4,165 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,858 miles

nearside rear tyre very close to wheel arch.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and worn un evan.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,804 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,550 miles

head light converting tape fitted at time of test

Fail 27 May 2014 92,548 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 88,153 miles

Various areas of corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 18 Aug 2012 88,130 miles

Corrosion on front step panels

Fail 1 Aug 2012 88,130 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Corrosion on front step panels

Fail 20 Apr 2012 88,110 miles

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

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

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,154 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 86,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 81,955 miles

Both front brake pipes rusty

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brakes will need attention soon

Slight play both rear wheel bearings

Vehicle has had lots of body repairs

Pass 10 Jul 2007 80,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 80,696 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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CVR 351T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CVR 351T, 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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CVR 351T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 March 1979.

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