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FWK 782T

1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

43,683 mi
Last recorded43,683 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper23,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWK 782T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 43,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

Pass 28 May 2016 41,549 miles

slight lift in o/s top ball loint

Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,256 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 39,256 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

hole in battery tray osr

Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre cracking/perished sidewall

Fail 13 Aug 2013 37,067 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre cracking/perished sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,283 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2011 34,282 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2010 434,189 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 34,181 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,612 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 33,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,112 miles

evidence of exstensive welding to underside of vehicle and advanced corrossion

slight binding o/s rear brake

slight movement os front idler arm

Pass 15 Jul 2006 28,032 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 28,032 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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FWK 782T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 23,730 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 Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWK 782T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FWK 782T registered?

FWK 782T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 12 June 1979.

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