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COO 899T

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,641 mi
Last recorded32,641 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOO 899T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 32,641 miles

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

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

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

osr bump stop missing,

Fail 13 Mar 2023 32,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation rear cable too short to reach back plate,and rubbing on wheels, (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lamp when on is too bright as stop lamp, incorrect fitted bulb etc, (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation rear cable too short to reach backplate,and rubbing on wheels, (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pins not fitted correct, (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pins not fitted correct, (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

osr bump stop missing,

Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,042 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 31,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,666 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 26,660 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 26,069 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,836 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 24,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,294 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 22,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 19,897 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,908 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 117,500 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 117,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 9,836 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 9,362 miles

n/s rear outer cv gaiter worn

Pass 16 Oct 2006 6,401 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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COO 899T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 COO 899T, 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 COO 899T registered?

COO 899T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 September 1978.

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