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AYX 583T

1978 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

60,561 mi
Last recorded60,561 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYX 583T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 60,561 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 60,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 58,690 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 58,676 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 48,735 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 48,735 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

hazard lights not working at the time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,006 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,485 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 44,485 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,000 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 43,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.33% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,211 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 39,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,023 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 35,647 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 31,092 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 31,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,568 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,871 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,439 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 16,439 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,067 miles

slight corrosion to offside top step by seat belt anchorage

slight play centre steering idler

Fail 30 Jul 2009 16,055 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play centre steering idler

Pass 22 May 2008 12,708 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish.nearside front tyre treadwear uneven

Fail 21 May 2008 12,695 miles

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

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre starting to perish.nearside front tyre treadwear uneven

Pass 11 May 2007 10,105 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 10,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Mar 2006 2,449 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 2,449 miles

Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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AYX 583T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 AYX 583T, 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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What year was AYX 583T registered?

AYX 583T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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The MOT history for AYX 583T shows 29 tests with a 55.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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