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DRE 923T

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,641 mi
Last recorded2,641 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRE 923T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 2,641 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion starting in various body and chassis members

front and rear tyres starting to crack and perish

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

intermittent horn fault

slight perishing to rear brake flexi hoses

Pass 25 Oct 2018 2,220 miles

corrosion starting in various body panels

n/s/r tyre perished

screen washers poor

slight distortion to o/s steering/track arm

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Oct 2017 1,696 miles

n/s/f tyre early perrishing

n/s/r tyre early perrishing

surface corrosion through out

Pass 28 Oct 2016 1,303 miles

corrosion starting in various body members

n/s front and rear tyres sidewalls perished

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/f tyre tread slightly distorted and nail in tread

screen washers weak

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 25 Aug 2015 388 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

vehicle undersides corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 99,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

vehicle undersides corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 99,130 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 97,978 miles

battery loose

Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,226 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2011 97,226 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2010 95,770 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 93,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 93,310 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front windscreen washers weak.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 92,555 miles

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

CHILD SEAT INSECURE.

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

corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f lower seat belt mountings.

n/s/f bump stop rubber missing.

nail in n/s/f tyre.

o/s/f bump stop rubber insecure.

o/s/r outer drive-shaft boot split.

partial examination of n/s/f adult seat belt (child-seat fitted).

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 92,464 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front suspension bump stops -n/s in poor condition - o/s missing

Pass 18 Aug 2006 91,734 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 91,734 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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DRE 923T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRE 923T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRE 923T registered?

DRE 923T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 19 January 1979.

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