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KWR 167V

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

16,562 mi
Last recorded16,562 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWR 167V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 16,562 miles

Front Jacking points slightly corroded-both sides

Front Wipers slow

Nearside Rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Various surface rust on floor plan

Fail 5 Jul 2021 16,562 miles

Front Jacking points slightly corroded-both sides

Front Wipers slow

Nearside Rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Various surface rust on floor plan

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,398 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 16,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 16,143 miles

Nearside Rear Inner arch corrosion

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Jul 2018 16,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner arch corrosion

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2017 15,576 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,031 miles

all tyres slightly out of shape

both front jacking points getting weak

front cross member corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 15,031 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres slightly out of shape

both front jacking points getting weak

front cross member corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 14,520 miles

front bumper support corroded

n/s front jacking point corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 14,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s front jacking point corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,431 miles

corrosion to offside rear of axle

Fail 6 Mar 2014 13,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to offside rear of axle

Pass 12 Feb 2013 125,194 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2012 12,006 miles

front and rear suspension beam heavily undersealed

near side front wheel bearing has slight play

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2010 9,933 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 9,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 9,611 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 9,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 7,472 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 6,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 4,433 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 3,446 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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KWR 167V is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KWR 167V, 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 KWR 167V registered?

KWR 167V is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 8 November 1979.

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The MOT history for KWR 167V shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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