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DDP 975V

1979 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,910 mi
Last recorded61,910 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDP 975V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,910 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,414 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,497 miles

General condition of body poor with extensive corrosion and repairs

Jacking points corroding

Nearside inner sill corroding but not in prescribed area

Nearside rear body panel repaired with spot weld but not prescribed area

Offside body side panel corroding but not in prescribed area

Offside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2010 59,497 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

General condition of body poor with extensive corrosion and repairs

Jacking points corroding

Nearside inner sill corroding but not in prescribed area

Nearside rear body panel repaired with spot weld but not prescribed area

Offside body side panel corroding but not in prescribed area

Offside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2010 59,459 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Front floor pan corroded through

Oil leaking from engine

Vehicle in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,814 miles

Driver's floor corroded

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Front service brake veers right

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

Offside drive shaft outer gaitor split

Offside front sill step corroded

Steering system free play close to maximum limit

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wear in steering damper bushes

Wear in steering idler

Fail 23 Jan 2009 57,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Driver's floor corroded

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Front service brake veers right

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

Offside drive shaft outer gaitor split

Offside front sill step corroded

Steering system free play close to maximum limit

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wear in steering damper bushes

Wear in steering idler

Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,141 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Feb 2008 53,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Nov 2006 52,324 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 52,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 52,108 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 52,108 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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DDP 975V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DDP 975V, 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 DDP 975V registered?

DDP 975V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 29 November 1979.

Is DDP 975V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDP 975V shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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