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DCF 816V

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,537 mi
Last recorded56,537 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCF 816V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,537 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 56,537 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,296 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 55,287 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Central Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

strong smell of fuel

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,914 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,330 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 51,167 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2013 51,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 38,998 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 38,992 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 47,808 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 7,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,970 miles

nearside rear drive shaft gaitor cracking

offside rear drive shaft gaitor split

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

Fail 7 Aug 2009 45,966 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear drive shaft gaitor cracking

offside rear drive shaft gaitor split

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

Pass 7 Aug 2008 44,165 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2008 44,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2007 42,254 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 42,233 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,833 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 38,832 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DCF 816V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DCF 816V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DCF 816V registered?

DCF 816V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 November 1979.

Is DCF 816V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCF 816V shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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