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DEL 696T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,447 mi
Last recorded17,447 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 696T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 17,447 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 16,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2023 16,779 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2022 16,401 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 16,400 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 16,033 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 16,032 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 15,709 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 15,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front wipers worn

Pass 6 Jun 2019 15,328 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades worn.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 14,839 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 14,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside and offside front wiper worn

Pass 5 May 2017 13,962 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield broken

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2017 13,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield broken

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 13,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2016 13,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 May 2015 12,201 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 12,201 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 10,523 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 10,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2013 9,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 14 May 2013 9,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,425 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 8,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 5,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 5,728 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 5,728 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 4,559 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 4,104 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 3,409 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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DEL 696T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DEL 696T, 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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What year was DEL 696T registered?

DEL 696T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 June 1979.

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