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DPB 758T

1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

26,883 mi
Last recorded26,883 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper23,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 758T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 26,883 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step\inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 26,883 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step\inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,269 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over diff (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 25,305 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 25,305 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 24,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 24,198 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 22,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,894 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 21,983 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 21,983 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,498 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 20,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 18,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 18,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 16,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,079 miles

some corrosion in both sides outer floor

Fail 17 Apr 2008 14,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corrosion in both sides outer floor

Pass 17 Jan 2007 11,903 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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DPB 758T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 23,730 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 Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPB 758T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DPB 758T registered?

DPB 758T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 7 June 1979.

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