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DBR 414S

1978 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

42,028 mi
Last recorded42,028 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Campervan29,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBR 414S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,028 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 40,134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,506 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 37,505 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

The offside driveshaft outer joint gaitor is badly torn

Pass 3 May 2011 34,443 miles

n/s/rear corner suspension low

park brake outer cables corroded and cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2011 34,443 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/rear corner suspension low

park brake outer cables corroded and cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,509 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 29,505 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,224 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 25,224 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,462 miles

nearside outer step slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2007 23,454 miles

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

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

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

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

both front outer steps corroded

oil light flickering on tickover

Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,622 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 19,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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)

front bump stops missing

Pass 13 Sep 2005 16,930 miles

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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DBR 414S is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 29,507 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 DBR 414S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DBR 414S registered?

DBR 414S is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 27 January 1978.

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