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LBR 824T

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,308 mi
Last recorded49,308 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBR 824T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,308 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded

front inner wings/inner steps corroded.

Fail 5 Jun 2018 49,308 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded

front inner wings/inner steps corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,058 miles

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

Rear brake increase only just in limits (29%

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside belt reel (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 49,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides to back panel (6.6.6)

Brake pedal rubber worn on one edge

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

Rear brake increase only just in limits (29%

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside belt reel (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,608 miles

both rear tyres perrishing on inner edge

o/s/f foot well rusted

o/s/f inner foot well corroded

o/s/f wheel arch rusted

o/s/rwheel arch rusted

n/s/frontouter sill rusted close to jacking point

o/s/front sill corroded by jacking point

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,252 miles

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

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

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

all repairs heavyly under sealed

both rear tyre deteriorating with age

fuel cap seal deteriorating

general corrosion all underneath and at wheel arches

slight play in centre steering idler

Fail 18 Jul 2011 46,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

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)

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

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

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

both rear tyre deteriorating with age

fuel cap seal deteriorating

general corrosion all underneath and at wheel arches

slight play in centre steering idler

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,243 miles

bodywork tatty and starting to rust

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

nearside front seatbelt starting to fur

offside front wheel bearing slight play

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish and treads worn to 2mm

under side of vehicle starting to rust and heavily undersealed

wheel arches, doorsteps, inner/ outer sills, inner arches and floors starting to rust

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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LBR 824T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBR 824T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LBR 824T registered?

LBR 824T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 November 1978.

Is LBR 824T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBR 824T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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