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DBO 879L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,749 mi
Last recorded42,749 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBO 879L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 42,749 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,717 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 41,717 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,143 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r inner and outer cv boots deteriorated

o/s/r inner and outer cv boots deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2015 41,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r inner and outer cv boots deteriorated

o/s/r inner and outer cv boots deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,684 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 40,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,252 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pipes all undersealed

exhaust system deteriorated

vehicle undersealed

Fail 30 May 2013 40,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pipes all undersealed

exhaust system deteriorated

vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 May 2012 38,798 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,339 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 36,339 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,520 miles

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,520 miles

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

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

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,583 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

hand brake very close to reserve limit

unable to inspect all brake pipes as heavily covered in underseal

Fail 18 Apr 2008 29,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

hand brake very close to reserve limit

unable to inspect all brake pipes as heavily covered in underseal

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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DBO 879L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBO 879L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DBO 879L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 30 March 1973.

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