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UCK 313V

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

4,129 mi
Last recorded4,129 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCK 313V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 4,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 4,082 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 3,826 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 3,326 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 2,900 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2019 1,849 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 1,327 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 1,326 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2016 648 miles

corrosion off side front inner wheel arch

Fail 24 Oct 2016 646 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion off side front inner wheel arch

Pass 17 Apr 2015 98,426 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,358 miles

SOME GENERAL CORROSION. BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL - UNABLE TO FULLY ASSESS.

Pass 22 May 2013 94,833 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 94,309 miles

front indicators fading

Fail 16 May 2012 94,309 miles

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

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

front indicators fading

Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,756 miles

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

all suspension ball joint boots excess split

creek noted at front suspension and slight play at o/s ( possible ball joints ( boots excess split ))

o/s and n/s front indicator lenses deteriorating

reverse lamps ? inoperative

slight oscilllation and imbalance at rear brakes

underbody/floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection ( slight corrosion at centre cover front )

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

wiper speed 2 inoperative

Fail 26 Apr 2011 92,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all suspension ball joint boots excess split

creek noted at front suspension and slight play at o/s ( possible ball joints ( boots excess split ))

o/s and n/s front indicator lenses deteriorating

reverse lamps ? inoperative

slight oscilllation and imbalance at rear brakes

underbody/floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection ( slight corrosion at centre cover front )

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

wiper speed 2 inoperative

wires snapped at brake master cylinder switch

Pass 30 Jul 2009 91,902 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2008 90,384 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 87,700 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 86,351 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 86,351 miles

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

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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UCK 313V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 UCK 313V, 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 UCK 313V registered?

UCK 313V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 26 October 1979.

Is UCK 313V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCK 313V shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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