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AVW 495S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

12,602 mi
Last recorded12,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVW 495S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 12,602 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 6.5 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Non structural corrosion to offside front.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 100,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 100,338 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 97,931 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED NON STRUCTURAL

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 94,553 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,966 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 31 Jul 2020 93,965 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTTOM SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 88,672 miles

Oil leak

light corrosion on most panels

Fail 16 May 2017 88,672 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

light corrosion on most panels

Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,906 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 85,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 82,737 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 82,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 79,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 May 2014 79,824 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,024 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to detiorate

Fail 11 Jun 2013 76,986 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to detiorate

Pass 24 May 2012 74,901 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 73,491 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 71,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 70,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,497 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 68,560 miles

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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AVW 495S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVW 495S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AVW 495S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 30 June 1978.

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