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DBY 933M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

7,275 mi
Last recorded7,275 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 933M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 7,275 miles

Nearside Non mandatory mirror deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2024 7,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Non mandatory mirror deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2022 7,247 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 7,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 7,207 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 5,461 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 5,461 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 5,341 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 2,962 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 1,549 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 598 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 592 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,954 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 95,360 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,638 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 93,159 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 88,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 88,494 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 85,575 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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DBY 933M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DBY 933M, 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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What year was DBY 933M registered?

DBY 933M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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The MOT history for DBY 933M shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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