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SAA 379M

1974 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,782 mi
Last recorded124,782 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van45,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAA 379M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 124,782 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight exhaust blow

slight movement in front steering assembly

Pass 30 May 2018 122,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 121,288 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 121,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 120,725 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 120,395 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 3 May 2013 119,910 miles

Oil leak

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2012 119,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2011 118,555 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight movement in steering

welding has been carried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2010 117,766 miles

All brake pipes corroded.

Front shock-absorber lower bushes worn.

Slight play in steering idler bushes.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 117,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2009 116,922 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 116,358 miles

play in steering system

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

small chips in screen

Fail 26 Mar 2008 116,356 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in steering system

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

small chips in screen

Pass 20 Apr 2007 115,543 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 115,543 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2006 113,770 miles

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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SAA 379M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 45,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SAA 379M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAA 379M registered?

SAA 379M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 4 June 1974.

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