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LAT 79Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

313,535 mi
Last recorded313,535 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van77,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAT 79Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 313,535 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 313,535 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 311,052 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 304,333 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 304,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 295,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front seat loose but not insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 286,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 279,550 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

all four wheel bearings have a small amount of free play

Pass 18 Jul 2016 271,204 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 264,078 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 256,382 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 256,382 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 247,666 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2012 241,832 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 241,824 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 235,928 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 235,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

horn sounds when switching from dip to main beam

Pass 6 Apr 2010 227,990 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 227,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 221,110 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 221,093 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 212,156 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 212,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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LAT 79Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 77,936 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 LAT 79Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LAT 79Y registered?

LAT 79Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 18 July 1983.

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