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DBY 344M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

30,608 mi
Last recorded30,608 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 344M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 30,608 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2017 30,597 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,404 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,370 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 27,333 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 26,886 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear bump stop perished and split

offside front tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,886 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear bump stop perished and split

offside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,964 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,252 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,492 miles

underside has corrosion and repairs on and or near prescribed areas

Fail 10 Aug 2010 22,488 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

underside has corrosion and repairs on and or near prescribed areas

Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,187 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 18,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,171 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 17,160 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jul 2006 16,317 miles

Centre Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion both inner sills - suggest attention

off side rear brake operation slightly behind near side - suggest investigation

Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,317 miles

Centre Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

corrosion both inner sills - suggest attention

off side rear brake operation slightly behind near side - suggest investigation

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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DBY 344M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 DBY 344M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DBY 344M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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