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XBK 287V

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,152 mi
Last recorded34,152 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBK 287V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 34,152 miles

underneath of vechicle covered in age related surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,141 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion age related (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,498 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle has general signs of age related surface corrosion but strong on point of test

Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,894 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 29,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,968 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 4 Sep 2012 27,968 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 23 Aug 2011 269,189 miles

osf top ball joint cover split

slight play in steering idler

Fail 23 Aug 2011 269,187 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osf top ball joint cover split

slight play in steering idler

Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,154 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight body corrosion

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 26,153 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight body corrosion

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,610 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,161 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 21,147 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 21,147 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 21,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipes corroded.[all]

Front No plate damaged.

o/s/f top suspension ball joint dust cover split.

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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XBK 287V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XBK 287V, 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 XBK 287V registered?

XBK 287V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is XBK 287V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBK 287V shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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