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DBH 869T

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,067 mi
Last recorded35,067 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBH 869T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,067 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to under body,sills and floor pan

leak from steering box

slight play in steering box

Fail 16 May 2016 65,067 miles

Driver's seat insecure floor panel corroded (6.2.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe burst on brake test (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to floor pan ,under body panels,inner and outer sills.

leak from steering box

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,835 miles

There is general corrosion throughout the underside of vehicle including floor pans and sills.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,394 miles

slight play in o/s/f hub

some play in steering box

exhaust mounting deteriorating

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to floor pan

Fail 7 Aug 2013 34,394 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to floor pan

exhaust mounting deteriorating

slight play in o/s/f hub

some play in steering box

Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to floor pan o/s/r-centre

corrosion to under body

no rear fog light

slight play in steering box

Fail 3 Aug 2012 33,471 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

corrosion to floor pan o/s/r-centre

corrosion to under body

no rear fog light

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Jun 2011 314,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,156 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 28,121 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,995 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 27,127 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 27,127 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 27,127 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DBH 869T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DBH 869T, 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 DBH 869T registered?

DBH 869T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 November 1978.

Is DBH 869T safe to buy?

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