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DDS 631T

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDS 631T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 92,813 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 92,804 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury center under vehicle corroded and sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 92,788 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,771 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 92,754 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,715 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,702 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 92,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 92,687 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 92,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,467 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 92,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

NSR OUTER CV BOOT SPLIT.

OIL LEAKS ON AND AROUND ENGINE.

SLIGHT FLUFFING ON OSF SEAT BELT WEBBING.

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR WHEELBEARING.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 92,172 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 92,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,850 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 91,849 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 91,144 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 90,662 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 90,662 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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DDS 631T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 53,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DDS 631T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DDS 631T registered?

DDS 631T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is DDS 631T safe to buy?

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