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DPB 449J

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,199 mi
Last recorded83,199 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 449J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,199 miles

Chassis box section/flooring above rear axle excessively corroded

N/S/F panel excessively corroded

O/S/F outrigger excessively corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 83,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F panel excessively corroded

O/S/F outrigger excessively corroded

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,297 miles

o/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded

rear chissis slightly corroded

rear outridgers corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 82,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded

rear chissis slightly corroded

rear outridgers corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,217 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 81,217 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,467 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 78,467 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,341 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 76,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r inner cv boot split

Fail 25 Mar 2010 74,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r inner cv boot split

Pass 18 Aug 2006 91,347 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 91,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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DPB 449J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 DPB 449J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DPB 449J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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