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DDG 542T

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Cream Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

25,719 mi
Last recorded25,719 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDG 542T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 25,719 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 25,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 24,654 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 24,031 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 22,625 miles

Front slight play in central steering arm,

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point holed corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear heat ex changer blowing slightly clamp insecure,

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear heat ex changer has a clamp missing,

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides, (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 22,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front slight play in central steering arm,

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point holed corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear heat ex changer blowing slightly clamp insecure,

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear heat ex changer has a clamp missing,

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides, (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 22,083 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 21,986 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 21,986 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 21,159 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,012 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 19,918 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,172 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 18,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 16,440 miles

play in steering mechanism

Fail 31 Jul 2014 16,395 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

differential noisy

play in steering mechanism

Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 13,898 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 13,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,847 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 7,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface rust on underside

Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,323 miles

surface rust on underside

Pass 9 Apr 2009 5,036 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 3,375 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 2,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s rear cv gaitor split

o/s rear outer sill corroded

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 542T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Cream with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 542T, 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 47 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 542T registered?

DDG 542T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 19 April 1979.

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