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DTS 858V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,821 mi
Last recorded110,821 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTS 858V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 110,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 May 2019 107,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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undersealed at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2016 99,837 miles

Front x member corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front suspension bushes deteriorated

general underside corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2015 9,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

full underside surface rust

Pass 9 May 2015 9,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full underside surface rust

Pass 28 Jun 2013 9,001 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 9,001 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 8,531 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

osf inner arch corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 6,121 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 6,106 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

nsf and osr brake hoses have retaining clips missing

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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DTS 858V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 DTS 858V, 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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What year was DTS 858V registered?

DTS 858V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 July 1980.

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