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ASN 981T

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,257 mi
Last recorded58,257 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASN 981T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower 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)

all underneath slightly corroded

rear cv boots dreteriated but not part of suspension unit

Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,904 miles

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear Brake binding

Fail 2 Dec 2013 55,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear Brake binding

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,134 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,110 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 45,294 miles

30 spots of corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

see block plan

Pass 5 May 2010 45,294 miles

30 spots of corrosion

see block plan

Pass 4 Feb 2009 44,209 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 441,934 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2007 44,183 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside 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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f chassis outrigger corroded

n/s/f floor under seat holed and corroded

play in center steering pivot

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,820 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 43,818 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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ASN 981T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ASN 981T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ASN 981T registered?

ASN 981T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is ASN 981T safe to buy?

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