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WDH 649S

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

24,680 mi
Last recorded24,680 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDH 649S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2019 24,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 24,109 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 24,083 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,948 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 22,205 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2015 22,203 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,130 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 22,130 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,921 miles

Headlamp main beam tell-tale lamp not working

Offside bumb stop missing

Offside headlamp mounted upside down but still produces adequate beam pattern

Fail 8 Aug 2012 20,921 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp main beam tell-tale lamp not working

Offside bumb stop missing

Offside headlamp mounted upside down but still produces adequate beam pattern

Fail 8 Aug 2012 20,921 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Head lamp main beam tell-tale lamp not working

Offside bumb stop missing

Offside headlamp mounted upside down but still producing an adequate beam pattern

Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,925 miles

both rear outer c v boots and offside rear inner and offside front bottom ball joint rubber boot all split

offside out rigger corroded outside prescribed area

oil leak engine

slight play in centre steering idler

Fail 11 Jul 2011 19,920 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear outer c v boots and offside rear inner and offside front bottom ball joint rubber boot all split

offside out rigger corroded outside prescribed area

oil leak engine

slight play in centre steering idler

Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,750 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear out riggers pooly repaired

emits slight blue smoke when engine under load

engine oil leak

front cross member poorly repaired

nearside sill lip damaged

offside bottom ball joint gaitor split

offside front bottom shock rubber bush perrished

offside front out rigger poorly repaired

offside inner and outer sills corroded

slight play in central steering arm bushed

Fail 6 Jul 2010 18,750 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

both rear out riggers pooly repaired

emits slight blue smoke when engine under load

engine oil leak

front cross member poorly repaired

nearside sill lip damaged

offside bottom ball joint gaitor split

offside front bottom shock rubber bush perrished

offside front out rigger poorly repaired

offside inner and outer sills corroded

slight play in central steering arm bushed

Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,264 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s & n/s sills corroded

o/s/r c/v boot split

Fail 16 Jun 2009 17,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s & n/s sills corroded

o/s/r c/v boot split

Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,441 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 14,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 13,444 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 13,444 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 11,988 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 11,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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WDH 649S is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 47,796 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WDH 649S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WDH 649S is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 October 1977.

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