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DGK 342S

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,956 mi
Last recorded57,956 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGK 342S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 57,956 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 55,551 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 53,491 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 53,385 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 52,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

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

both front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2017 52,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,672 miles

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

corrosion to front inner arches

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,738 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 42,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s headlamp aim not tested

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,969 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 35,955 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 25,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 20,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,943 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2007 8,279 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 8,116 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 94,387 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 94,273 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DGK 342S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DGK 342S, 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 DGK 342S registered?

DGK 342S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is DGK 342S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGK 342S shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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