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DTT 803Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,124 mi
Last recorded18,124 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTT 803Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 18,124 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 18,124 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 18,124 miles

Nearside front steering rack tie bar slight play

Offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing (tyres 17 years old)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 18,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front steering rack tie bar slight play

Offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing (tyres 17 years old)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 18,124 miles

advise having front passenger seat mounts checked

coolant pipes leaking

Fail 1 Sep 2016 18,124 miles

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

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

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

coolant pipes leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2015 18,094 miles

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

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

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

brake efforts low(to bed in following repairs)

front no.plate in w/screen

tow bar electrics cut

Fail 31 Jul 2015 18,094 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front no.plate not fitted(in screen)

tow bar electrics cut

Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,094 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,094 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 18,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,094 miles

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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DTT 803Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 63,358 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 DTT 803Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DTT 803Y registered?

DTT 803Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 January 1983.

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The MOT history for DTT 803Y shows 12 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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