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DUC 458V

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,630 mi
Last recorded51,630 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUC 458V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 51,630 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 51,630 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 50,827 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 50,822 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,758 miles

boot split on drag link end

distortion in rear brakes

Fail 9 Apr 2019 50,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

boot split on drag link end

distortion in rear brakes

Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,483 miles

distortion in rear brakes

Fail 10 Apr 2018 50,483 miles

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel filter looks badly contaminated

distortion in rear brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,334 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 50,334 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,147 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 50,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,099 miles

cracks in steering coupling

Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,099 miles

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

cracks in steering coupling

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,734 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 47,719 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 46,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,893 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,338 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 46,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,047 miles

play in n/s/r hub

wear in steering damper bush

Fail 3 Mar 2011 44,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in n/s/r hub

wear in steering damper bush

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,380 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f top ball joint boot split

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,492 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,012 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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DUC 458V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,963 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 DUC 458V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DUC 458V registered?

DUC 458V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 11 September 1979.

Is DUC 458V safe to buy?

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