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DYM 690V

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

40,818 mi
Last recorded40,818 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYM 690V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,818 miles

heavily undersealed

slight play middle steering idler

Pass 7 May 2016 39,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear jacking point minor corrosion

Offside Rear battery tray

archs / sills areas/ have corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,067 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

corrosion to doors x plus sliding door bottom

o/s inner under sill corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2015 39,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

corrosion to doors x plus sliding door bottom

o/s inner under sill corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,221 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front axle has surface corrosion

rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 10 May 2013 37,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 37,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,703 miles

hand brake cable chaffed outer

osr bump stop poor condition

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 36,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake cable chaffed outer

osr bump stop poor condition

Pass 19 May 2011 36,209 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 34,920 miles

corrosion to step areas n/s/f and o/s/f

general rusting to all areas of vehicle

nsf and osf bump stops missing

osr bump stop missing

Fail 6 May 2010 34,920 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to step areas n/s/f and o/s/f

general rusting to all areas of vehicle

nsf and osf bump stops missing

osr bump stop missing

Pass 20 May 2009 33,587 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to wheel arches,doors,front panel and drivers door step not within 30 cms of chassis or mounts or causing sharp edges

Fail 15 May 2009 33,587 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to wheel arches,doors,front panel and drivers door step not within 30 cms of chassis or mounts or causing sharp edges

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,537 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 33,512 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis 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)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 33,472 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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DYM 690V is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DYM 690V, 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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DYM 690V is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 21 November 1979.

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