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DKW 823V

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,354 mi
Last recorded21,354 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKW 823V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 21,354 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 21,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 18,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake fluctuating causing 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 17,448 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 15,975 miles

o/s/f tyre is scalloped on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 10,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

leisure battery is insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2015 7,566 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/S/F CALIPER LOWER ATTACHMENT POINT HAS HAIRLINE CRACK BUT NO MOVEMENT AT FIXING POINT

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

STEERING DAMPER BUSH AT IDLER ATTACHMENT WORN AND DETERIORATED

TEMP LOCK TAB FOR IDLER, AS IDLER HAS PLAY, ADVISE NEW KIT WHICH COMES WITH TAB

all front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

horn inoperative sporadically

n/s/f lower h/lamp adjuster rounded and siezed, h/lamp just in spec

n/s/r torsion bar end cap holed

park brake cable conduits damaged n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 4 Jul 2015 7,565 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/S/F CALIPER LOWER ATTACHMENT POINT HAS HAIRLINE CRACK BUT NO MOVEMENT AT FIXING POINT

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

STEERING DAMPER BUSH AT IDLER ATTACHMENT WORN AND DETERIORATED

all front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

horn inoperative sporadically

n/s/r torsion bar end cap holed

park brake cable conduits damaged n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 5 Jul 2014 104,377 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 270 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,957 miles

steering damper bush worn

Fail 26 Jun 2012 99,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 99,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 99,318 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 98,554 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 98,551 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 98,161 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 973,112 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 96,454 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 96,454 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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no bearing test brake binding near side rear

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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DKW 823V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DKW 823V, 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 DKW 823V registered?

DKW 823V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 November 1979.

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The MOT history for DKW 823V shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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