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DSA 544A

1963 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,794 mi
Last recorded70,794 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Camper24,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSA 544A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 70,794 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,529 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,463 miles

Front flexible hoses

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,179 miles

play in steering idler

oil on steering box

passenger seats missing

play in nearside king pin

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

corrosion to floor and inner wheel arches

corrosion to front brake pipes

Fail 23 Oct 2015 63,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

corrosion to floor and inner wheel arches

corrosion to front brake pipes

oil on steering box

play in nearside king pin

play in steering idler

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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DSA 544A is a 1963 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 24,062 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 DSA 544A, 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 63 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSA 544A registered?

DSA 544A is a 1963 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1963.

Is DSA 544A safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSA 544A shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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