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DBH 878T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,552 mi
Last recorded98,552 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBH 878T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,552 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,593 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,459 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 90,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front step has corrosion but not load bearing

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside parking brake slightly low

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor has corrosion but not at a load bearing point

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside handbrake slightly low

offside and nearside front sill to floors have corrosion but not at a load bearing point

offside and nearside rear inner sills have corrosion but not at a load bearng point

underside under sealed

Fail 9 Sep 2015 90,071 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor has corrosion but not at a load bearing point

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside handbrake slightly low

offside and nearside front sill to floors have corrosion but not at a load bearing point

offside and nearside rear inner sills have corrosion but not at a load bearng point

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,865 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 89,597 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 89,597 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 89,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 89,031 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 88,492 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 87,061 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 87,061 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,030 miles

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

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

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

corrosion nearside rear inner wing

corrsion on offside front inner wing

Fail 26 Mar 2008 85,024 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion nearside rear inner wing

corrsion on offside front inner wing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 84,412 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 84,401 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2005 78,371 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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DBH 878T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DBH 878T, 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 DBH 878T registered?

DBH 878T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 18 January 1979.

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