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KDY 879P

1975 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,107 mi
Last recorded32,107 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van52,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDY 879P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 32,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 32,107 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling suspension (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling suspension (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 31,484 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2019 31,480 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 31,477 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected the welded area has not been continuously welded (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,018 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,874 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,371 miles

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

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

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

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 7 Sep 2012 28,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

chasis is covered in underseal,so can not fully inspect

steering idler has slight play

Pass 23 May 2011 27,787 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 27,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 26,896 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,442 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 19 May 2008 25,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 16 May 2007 22,396 miles

chassis corrosion

Fail 15 May 2007 22,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,266 miles

chassis corrosion

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2006 22,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chassis corrosion

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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KDY 879P is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 52,729 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KDY 879P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KDY 879P registered?

KDY 879P is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 9 December 1975.

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