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DAF 778V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

11,021 mi
Last recorded11,021 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAF 778V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 11,021 miles

extensive corrosion, welding and rustproofing to various areas of vehicle underside

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 May 2017 10,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front axle casing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured B post (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner arches (2.4.A.3)

extensive corrosion, welding and rustproofing to various areas of vehicle underside

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Jun 2016 6,894 miles

extensive corrosion and welding to vehicle underside

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2016 6,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers door shut area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

extensive corrosion and welding to vehicle underside

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 3,107 miles

both front flexible brake hoses slightly corroded

corrosion, welding and rustproofing to various areas of vehicle underside

slight fraying to drivers seat belt

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2014 429 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

welding, corrosion and rustproofing to most areas of vehicle underside

Pass 3 Jun 2013 96,142 miles

both front brake discs pitted

corrosion, rustproofing and welding in most areas of vehicle underside

Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,494 miles

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 14 Jun 2012 92,494 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 27 May 2011 91,162 miles

rear plate faided

undersealed

Pass 25 May 2010 89,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,558 miles

rear axle rusty

slight rust on underside

Pass 2 Jun 2008 82,490 miles

adv osf seatbelt frayed

undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2007 77,559 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 77,559 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 70,346 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 70,346 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 65,873 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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DAF 778V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 49,104 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 DAF 778V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DAF 778V registered?

DAF 778V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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