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CWV 398T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,846 mi
Last recorded54,846 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWV 398T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 53,514 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 53,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,187 miles

some corrosion to underside of vehicle front & rear

Fail 9 Apr 2018 53,186 miles

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

some corrosion to underside of vehicle front & rear

Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,937 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 52,936 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,693 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 52,693 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,400 miles

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

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2015 52,400 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2014 51,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 51,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 May 2013 511,230 miles
Fail 13 May 2013

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,407 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak

both sills are rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,257 miles

both front inner flitch panels are showing signs of corrosion

both front wiper blades are starting to perish

front and rear underbody has a lot of surface corrosion

front steering damper has slight play in bush

offside rear closing panel is corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,190 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 47,171 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 46,076 miles

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

n/s fog lamp insecure

Pass 28 May 2008 45,369 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 45,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

pre 1980 o/s fog light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,589 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 43,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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CWV 398T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CWV 398T, 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 CWV 398T registered?

CWV 398T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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