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DKO 48Y

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,139 mi
Last recorded91,139 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKO 48Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2022 91,139 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength OUTTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 91,043 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,399 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 90,396 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,872 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,871 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,790 miles

Offside front brake pipe furrel worn thin/corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 86,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake pipe furrel worn thin/corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

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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DKO 48Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 56,135 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 DKO 48Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DKO 48Y registered?

DKO 48Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 November 1982.

Is DKO 48Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKO 48Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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