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MWS 793R

1976 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests36 (18 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,076 mi
Last recorded83,076 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van48,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWS 793R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 18 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 83,076 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification welded repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

alignment

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

Pass 29 May 2025 82,742 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

play in steering idler

Fail 28 May 2025 82,742 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

play in steering idler

Pass 12 Jun 2024 82,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in steering idler pin

Pass 9 Jun 2023 81,711 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 81,711 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Not able to check emission readings as engine will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play hub has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade excessively deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 80,480 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 80,480 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated wiring for tow bar electrics excessively deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated panel lights inoperative (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,799 miles

Brake servo vacuum hose deteriorating

Recommend replacement of fuel hoses in engine bay

Fail 11 Jun 2021 79,799 miles

Brake servo vacuum hose deteriorating

Recommend replacement of fuel hoses in engine bay

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 78,811 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 78,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached anti-roll bar bent,insecure & fouling on suspension (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,883 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 75,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear drive shaft inner cv joint boot split

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 75,324 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear drive shaft inner cv joint boot split

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

offside windscreen wiper spindle partially seized & insecure at attachment

Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,637 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft inner joint rubber boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

accelerator pedal insecure & poor operation

Fail 21 Oct 2015 73,637 miles

Battery insecure both in engine compartment (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar missing suspension (2.4.G.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop offside & nearside (2.4.A.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler pin & bush (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accelerator pedal insecure & poor operation

ignition/battery charge warning light staying on

Fail 22 Oct 2014 70,058 miles

Both o/s and n/s front upper ball joint boots damaged but preventing dirt ingress.

N/S/R tyre starting to crack in side walls.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 70,058 miles

Both o/s and n/s front upper ball joint boots damaged but preventing dirt ingress.

N/S/R tyre starting to crack in side walls.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 70,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

N/S/R tyre side wall cracking

Fail 23 May 2013 70,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure 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)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure 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)

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

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 68,524 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 68,524 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside & nearside front step panel sections & lower bodywork sections in poor condition & corroding.

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

Throttle pedal incomplete.

nearside rear drive shaft inner cv boot split.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,007 miles

Bodywork in poor condition. Corrosion of lower panel sections,front sill step sections,door lower sections,windscreen surround/front panel & rear bumper attachments.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside windscreen wiper spindle assembly worn & insecure at attachment.

Windscreen washer rubber hoses in poor condition & should be replaced soon.Washer operation satisfactory at time of test.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,007 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bodywork in poor condition. Corrosion of lower panel sections,front sill step sections,door lower sections,windscreen surround/front panel & rear bumper attachments.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside windscreen wiper spindle assembly worn & insecure at attachment.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,422 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 66,422 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting stud missing/sheared off on left cylinder head to silencer joint.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside fan housing to heater hose missing.

Poor condition of bodywork & corrosion of front floor steps,wheel arch & sill areas.

Wiper spindles & wiper arms worn.

Pass 8 May 2009 65,075 miles

Fuel gauge inoperative.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Indicator switch self cancel inoperative.

Lower sections of body work corroding.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 65,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel gauge inoperative.

Indicator switch self cancel inoperative.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 59,861 miles

N/S/and O/S/F/door steps corroded.

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Apr 2008 59,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

N/S/and O/S/F/door steps corroded.

O/S/R/Drive shaft boot split.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,451 miles

Advise notes as test no 753748007113

Fail 18 Apr 2007 46,451 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2006 42,445 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 42,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

unable to test headlamp beams as not working

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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MWS 793R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 48,857 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 MWS 793R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MWS 793R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 November 1976.

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