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ACN 205V

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,330 mi
Last recorded105,330 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACN 205V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 105,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 105,330 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 100,117 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,342 miles

corrosion:- underside, ducting, outer sills

sliding door

Pass 24 Aug 2015 99,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,240 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 99,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,892 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 98,891 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 98,720 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 96,715 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 98,287 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

floor cross brces corroded but not deemed structional

rear drive shaft gaitors split and perished

this vehicle has had extensive welding repairs not allvisible to inspect without removel of fixings

Fail 2 Dec 2009 98,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

floor cross brces corroded but not deemed structional

rear drive shaft gaitors split and perished

this vehicle has had extensive welding repairs not allvisible to inspect without removel of fixings

Fail 16 Sep 2009 98,285 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear cv boot split

step repairs only tack welded

this vehicle is in advanced stage of corrosion most welding repairs not seemed welded

Pass 20 Sep 2008 98,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front sub frame reapaired by welding

offside & nearside front brake back plates corroded to extent they are missing

offside & nearside front lower outer seat belt mount perscribed areas have been repaired.

offside & nearside front shockabsober outer casings corroded to extent they are missing.

rear chassis rails repaired by welding

Fail 18 Sep 2008 98,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front sub frame reapaired by welding

offside & nearside front brake back plates corroded to extent they are missing

offside & nearside front lower outer seat belt mount perscribed areas have been repaired.

offside & nearside front shockabsober outer casings corroded to extent they are missing.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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ACN 205V is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 47,196 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACN 205V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ACN 205V is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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