MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe fouling centre rear engine mounting bolt (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 195/65/15 91V (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside centre inner bodysill holed & corroded not in prescribed areas
slight play in centre steering idler
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven slow to increase (3.7.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe fouling centre rear engine mounting bolt (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 195/65/15 91V (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside centre inner bodysill holed & corroded not in prescribed areas
Offside steering damper mounting bolt loose
slight play in centre steering idler
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?
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DBY 979M is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,159 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBY 979M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DBY 979M registered?
DBY 979M is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is DBY 979M safe to buy?
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