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DDG 259Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,204 mi
Last recorded38,204 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van77,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDG 259Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 38,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Bushed worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wipers poor and don't cover the full screen

under sealed and corroded , inner and outer sill and body also corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2023 38,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Bushed worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wipers poor and don't cover the full screen

under sealed and corroded , inner and outer sill and body also corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 37,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 35,720 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

van heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Mar 2021 35,720 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre splitting

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

van heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2015 35,630 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,789 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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DDG 259Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 77,936 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 DDG 259Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DDG 259Y registered?

DDG 259Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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