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HFP 944V

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,027 mi
Last recorded75,027 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFP 944V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,027 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,985 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 69,878 miles

Cross members corroded

Fibreglass evident in the floor

Front axle welded and heavily undersealed

Front inner wings behind the wheels corroded, repaired and holed

Inner sills repaired, os one holed

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

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

Outriggers corroded and holed

Slight play in steering

Underside extensively welded with various quality’s, heavily undersealed preventing accurate inspection

Fail 4 Oct 2017 69,878 miles

Cross members corroded

Fibreglass evident in the floor

Front axle welded and heavily undersealed

Front inner wings behind the wheels corroded, repaired and holed

Inner sills repaired, os one holed

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

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

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

Outriggers corroded and holed

Slight play in steering

Underside extensively welded with various quality’s, heavily undersealed preventing accurate inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2017 69,865 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion to centre cross member

Extensive welded repairs to underside of vehicle

Heavy corrosion to various parts of underside of vehicle

N/s front and O/s rear jacking points holed

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,632 miles

Corrosion at centre cross member

Extensive welded repairs to under side of vehicle

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary repair to rear silencer

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,472 miles

some play in steering mechanasm

some under body corrosion.extensive welded repairs to vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2015 69,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some play in steering mechanasm

some under body corrosion.extensive welded repairs to vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,221 miles

oil leaks, leaking on to exhaust.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 69,221 miles

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

oil leaks, leaking on to exhaust.

Fail 27 Jul 2013 69,045 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,019 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion starting in offside front door step

corrosion starting nearside door step

Fail 14 Jun 2011 66,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion starting in offside front door step

corrosion starting nearside door step

Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,038 miles

nearside front floor corroded

offside battery insecure

offside front floor corroded

rear drag link end boot split

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside front out riggers corroded

nearside and offside rear outriggers corroded

nearside bulk head panel corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 65,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside front out riggers corroded

nearside and offside rear outriggers corroded

nearside bulk head panel corroded

nearside front floor corroded

offside battery insecure

offside front floor corroded

rear drag link end boot split

Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,942 miles

Oil leak

offside front out rigger corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 22 Jul 2008 61,976 miles

Oil leak

offside front outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,593 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,261 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 60,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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HFP 944V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HFP 944V, 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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HFP 944V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 December 1979.

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