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MUY 377T

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,336 mi
Last recorded54,336 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 377T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 54,336 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 54,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 54,317 miles

Slight general corrosion underside

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear lights earth fault (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance , screen and bumper mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear, borderline excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight smoke and exsive under sill all over and tow bar removed

Fail 13 Jun 2022 54,316 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Buckle mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure and corrosion to seat mount area (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within chassis structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance , screen and bumper mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear, borderline excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear lights earth fault (4.3.3 (b))

Slight general corrosion underside

Fail 27 Mar 2019 54,293 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated clevis pin missing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished too the extent the ply is exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as above (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,633 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 51,633 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central 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 is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,317 miles

Both rear hub seals show signs of leakage

Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.

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

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

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

Offside wiper shows signs of deterioration.

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,630 miles

Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 47,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,520 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,174 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 47,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,562 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 46,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres show signs of age deteriopration.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,515 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside & Offside front wings corroded.

Nearside front door from outside slightly stiff to open.

Nearside rear wing corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,073 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 44,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

N/S Upper windscreen slightly scratched.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R Inner drive shaft gaiter split.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2009 42,300 miles

Wiper blades very slow.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,412 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 41,409 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Water tank brackets corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,182 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,671 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 38,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MUY 377T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MUY 377T, 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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MUY 377T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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