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DED 289T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,496 mi
Last recorded20,496 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDED 289T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 20,496 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,904 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 15,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 14,656 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 12,965 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 9,774 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 8,807 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 7,950 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion edge of floorpan offside

slight corrosion on front and rear beam axles

Fail 19 May 2009 7,934 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion edge of floorpan offside

slight corrosion on front and rear beam axles

Pass 22 May 2008 6,413 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 May 2008 6,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 105,988 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion on rear beam axle

wear on inside edge of offside front tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2006 105,983 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion on rear beam axle

wear on inside edge of offside rear tyre

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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DED 289T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DED 289T, 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 DED 289T registered?

DED 289T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is DED 289T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DED 289T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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