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DLM 729Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

47,693 mi
Last recorded47,693 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLM 729Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2023 47,693 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine tick over too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer body sills, o/s/r back panel are rusted (not structural)

Front suspension tie bar bushes starting to split

Handbrake passed close to limit

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various metal brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 47,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

n/s/r outer sill rusted

Fail 2 Feb 2022 47,693 miles

Emissions not tested engine running very poorly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 47,693 miles

N/S lower ball joint boot split

N/S/R body/sill area starting to rust

O/S track rod end boot split

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Under drivers seat area starting to rust

Pass 4 Feb 2020 47,693 miles

N/S/F lower ball joint boot split

O/S rear back panel rusted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various metal brake pipes starting to rust (Front & rear)

Fail 29 Jan 2020 47,693 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low poor output both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Extra front marker lamps showing blue light to front of vehicle.

N/S/F lower ball joint boot split

O/S rear back panel rusted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various metal brake pipes starting to rust (Front & rear)

Pass 20 Nov 2018 47,692 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,658 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,360 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 47,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,271 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 46,271 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,730 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 45,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,695 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

offside step corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2008 45,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,879 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 44,871 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,414 miles

steering rack rubber mountings has sight movement

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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DLM 729Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 63,358 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 DLM 729Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DLM 729Y registered?

DLM 729Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 April 1983.

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The MOT history for DLM 729Y shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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