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FUE 52T

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,552 mi
Last recorded83,552 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUE 52T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 83,552 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to back both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake just met limit needs attention

Fail 23 Sep 2021 83,552 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,020 miles

all brake pipes have surface corrosion front to back both sides

has corrosion on all suspension components both sides front to back

under body has corrosion on chassis front to back both sides

Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,680 miles

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

suspension components has corrosion

under body has corrosion on all chassis components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,223 miles

corrosion on chassis but not holed

surface corrossion on suspension components

under body corrossion

Pass 22 Jan 2016 81,738 miles

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

all under body corrosion

suspension components surface corrossion

Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under vehicle all prescribed area corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 81,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under vehicle all prescribed area corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 80,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under body corrodded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 79,884 miles

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,300 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 78,320 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 78,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,195 miles

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

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

nearside steering arm slightly distorted

offside rear inner and outer driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

vehicle has corrosion in several places but not in prescribed areas

Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,184 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has corrosion but not in the prescribed areas

Fail 12 Jan 2009 76,171 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has corrosion but not in the prescribed areas

Pass 19 Dec 2007 75,174 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 75,128 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 75,000 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 71,453 miles

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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FUE 52T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FUE 52T, 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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FUE 52T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 24 April 1979.

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