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FLE 694T

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

46,560 mi
Last recorded46,560 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 694T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 46,560 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 45,289 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 45,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 43,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Lower inner door step corroded, but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 43,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner door step corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Front Lower crossmember has corrosion

Nearside Rear tyree slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both offside & nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 42,011 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 42,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,880 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Adjacent to engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front (cross member corroded but not affecting suspention, steering or brakes

Fail 10 Mar 2020 40,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front cross member corroded but not affecting suspension, steering or brakes.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security adjacent to engine mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,551 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 39,551 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 37,971 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 37,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 37,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,138 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,271 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 34,271 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under Sill Panel (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,534 miles

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,120 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,862 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2011 28,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2010 26,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,962 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,891 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 23,887 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 22,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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FLE 694T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLE 694T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FLE 694T registered?

FLE 694T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 28 March 1979.

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The MOT history for FLE 694T shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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