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DYK 65V

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,739 mi
Last recorded20,739 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYK 65V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 20,739 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 20,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 18,141 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 16,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both bushes (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 before and after brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

oil leak from engine

small hole in offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 12 Jun 2017 16,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both bushes (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 before and after brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

oil leak from engine

small hole in offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,653 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both bushes (2.7.4)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine

small hole offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small hole o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 13 Jun 2014 15,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

small hole o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 12 Jun 2014 15,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

hand brake warning light in/op

small hole o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 29 May 2013 14,463 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to o/s/f by jacking point

Fail 28 May 2013 14,463 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to o/s/f by jacking point

Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,601 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 13,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,111 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 13,111 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 12,171 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 11,966 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,966 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,334 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 10,391 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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DYK 65V is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 47,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DYK 65V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DYK 65V registered?

DYK 65V is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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