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DKR 970T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

4,051 mi
Last recorded4,051 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKR 970T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 4,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear parking brake effort is low

Pass 5 May 2018 103,114 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear slightly binding

Rear rear parking brake effort

Pass 6 Mar 2017 1,974 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 1,781 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 94,874 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 94,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,610 miles

front nearside tyre inner edge slightly worn

front offside wheel bearing slight play

rear nearside driveshaft inner boot perished

rear nearside handbrake slightly low efficiency

Pass 7 Feb 2014 84,137 miles

front offside wheel bearing slightly worn

rear nearside driveshaft gaitors perished

Fail 7 Feb 2014 84,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front offside wheel bearing slightly worn

rear nearside driveshaft gaitors perished

Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,853 miles

rear nearside driveshaft gaitor perished

steering shaft lower rubber coupling small splits

Fail 8 Feb 2013 74,755 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rear nearside driveshaft gaitor perished

slight play front nearside wheel bearing

steering shaft lower rubber coupling small splits

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,876 miles

steering shaft lower rubber coupling small splits on body

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,223 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 48,475 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,485 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,282 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 47,273 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,529 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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DKR 970T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DKR 970T, 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 DKR 970T registered?

DKR 970T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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