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DBY 844M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

24,196 mi
Last recorded24,196 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 844M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 24,196 miles

Corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Under body surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2025 24,194 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2024 23,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2024 23,026 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Mar 2021 21,328 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 20,314 miles

corrosion to chassis

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2018 20,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to chassis

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2016 19,455 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2016 19,451 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2015 18,552 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 18,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 17,688 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 17,682 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 16,807 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 16,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r cv boot

Pass 12 Dec 2012 16,059 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 16,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,974 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 13,787 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 13,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2008 11,922 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 10,543 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 10,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DBY 844M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 DBY 844M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBY 844M registered?

DBY 844M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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