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DSN 675V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

37,083 mi
Last recorded37,083 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSN 675V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 37,083 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All rear boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 37,082 miles

Emissions not tested will not idle properly to do test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible kick up wrong (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible kick up wrong (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All rear boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 36,481 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 36,481 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,470 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 36,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 35,211 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

headlight aim on limit

Fail 5 Sep 2014 35,211 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,791 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 32,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,645 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 31,645 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,533 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 30,532 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 28,917 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2007 27,263 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2007 27,252 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 27,233 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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DSN 675V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 49,104 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 DSN 675V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DSN 675V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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