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PPT 575T

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

27,367 mi
Last recorded27,367 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPT 575T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 27,367 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking and perishing. (offside and nearside). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve. (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 26,150 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 26,149 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 26,020 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 26,020 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 25,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,673 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 25,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,194 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,793 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,136 miles

air opperated washers

Fail 17 Apr 2014 24,132 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

air opperated washers

Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,515 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 23,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,840 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 22,837 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

nearside rear engine mounting securing nut missing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,525 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,980 miles

Front tyres cracking

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,892 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 17,872 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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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PPT 575T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PPT 575T, 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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What year was PPT 575T registered?

PPT 575T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 July 1979.

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