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CWV 381T

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,511 mi
Last recorded46,511 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWV 381T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,511 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear x member corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 46,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear torsion bar tube at ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened o/s rear torsion bar end cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s inner arch and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering has slight freeplay

Fail 27 Sep 2018 46,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear torsion bar tube at ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened o/s rear torsion bar end cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s inner arch and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering has slight freeplay

Pass 27 Sep 2017 45,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front axle slight corosion

Fail 14 Sep 2017 45,198 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front axle slight corosion

Pass 22 Sep 2016 43,389 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on beam axles

Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,826 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Sep 2014 40,656 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside undersealed heavily

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,656 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside undersealed heavily

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,822 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 39,822 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 38,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,107 miles

some of bodywork corroding near o/s/f door

Fail 18 Sep 2009 38,107 miles

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

some of bodywork corroding near o/s/f door

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,154 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,189 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 36,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,454 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 32,453 miles

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

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

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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,620 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 29,617 miles

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

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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CWV 381T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CWV 381T, 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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CWV 381T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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