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DED 761T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,233 mi
Last recorded59,233 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDED 761T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 59,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 59,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty through standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 59,066 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty through standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,740 miles

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front seat belt anchor point corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt anchor point corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,736 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside floor to sill slight corrosion

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

offside and nearside front jacking points heavily corroded but not seriously weakend

tow bar ball not fitted to tow bar

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded heavily (not within prescribed area)

Pass 17 Jan 2020 58,555 miles

Offside Rear Engine beam mounting to chassis leg excessively corroded

Tow bar ball and tow bar ball mount removed to obtain pass certificate

Fail 13 Jan 2020 58,555 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Engine beam mounting to chassis leg excessively corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,501 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body cross member corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis leg holed and corroded around engine beam

Fail 3 Jan 2019 58,494 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body cross member corroded

Offside Front Outer body box section holed and corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis leg holed and corroded around engine support beam

Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,175 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 58,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,951 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 57,948 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts park brake cable (3.6.B.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,808 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,036 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,734 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 53,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front floor pan corroded

slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside rear chassis member/leg badly corroded and holed

Fail 27 Jun 2012 52,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside rear chassis member/leg badly corroded and holed

Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,170 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 49,157 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 45,691 miles

quite a lot of corrosion throughout the rear of the vehicle in non prescribed areas

Pass 8 May 2009 42,841 miles

Corrosion close to front seatbelt upper fixing prescribed areas.

Offside front flexable brake hose ferrules close to excessively corroded.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Rear of inner and outer sills corroded.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 8 May 2009 42,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion close to front seatbelt upper fixing prescribed areas.

Offside ffront lexable brake hose close to excessively corroded.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Rear of inner and outer sills corroded.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,901 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,520 miles

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 761T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 761T, 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.

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DED 761T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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