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DPB 6T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,397 mi
Last recorded88,397 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 6T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,397 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 88,397 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 88,392 miles
Pass 17 May 2017
Pass 19 May 2016 86,262 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 84,936 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 83,764 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,536 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 81,463 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 81,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,453 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 81,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

general poor condition exterior and interior of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,409 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing, roof tied down with rope, o/s esat belt frayed, front tyres near limit, o/s seat frame exposed, play at steering pivot point, front panel coroded

Fail 31 Mar 2009 81,409 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r bump stop missing, roof tied down with rope, o/s esat belt frayed, front tyres near limit, o/s seat frame exposed, play at steering pivot point, front panel coroded

Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,237 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 79,236 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 77,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 77,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 76,508 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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DPB 6T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DPB 6T, 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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DPB 6T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 June 1979.

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