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DPW 980T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,271 mi
Last recorded70,271 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPW 980T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 70,271 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,600 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,510 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,266 miles

clutch anti slip worn

Fail 9 Aug 2016 68,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle beam (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner gaitor damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside corroded

clutch anti slip worn

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,238 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 68,029 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 67,842 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch anti slip missing

rear floor corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 67,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch anti slip missing

rear floor corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2012 66,385 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f headlamp backing deteriated

very slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 7 Jul 2012 66,385 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f headlamp backing deteriated

very slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,924 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 65,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f n/s/r tryes perished

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,367 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 63,621 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 63,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,481 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 62,480 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 60,558 miles

Both front exterior mirrors deteriated,but not effecting view to rear.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear brake drum back plate corroded and holed,but still secure.

Pass 20 Jul 2005 58,192 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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DPW 980T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DPW 980T, 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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DPW 980T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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