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DAK 507V

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,372 mi
Last recorded5,372 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAK 507V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 5,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering damper removed.

Fail 26 Jan 2021 5,372 miles

Steering damper removed.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 3,425 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 3,411 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering AXEL BEAM (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 99,239 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 99,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,044 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 92,089 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,242 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 84,239 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 75,419 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 75,412 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,788 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 59,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,799 miles

N/s step corroded/holed - not in prescribed area

Slight exhaust blow from clamp

Various signs of rust on body/underbody

Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,189 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 44,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 44,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2005 39,155 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 39,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

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

Service 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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DAK 507V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DAK 507V, 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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DAK 507V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 August 1979.

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