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LDV 131V

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

204,567 mi
Last recorded204,567 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 131V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 204,567 miles

different engine fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 30,067 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sill corroded

Offside Rear Upper Floor corroded osr

Pass 10 Mar 2021 29,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded.

Offside Rear Floor corroded.

Offside Rear Sill corroded.

Fail 15 Jan 2021 204,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded.

Offside Rear Floor corroded.

Offside Rear Sill corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 204,567 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 204,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 204,566 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 204,006 miles

LPG TANK CORRODED

Offside Rear FLOOR HOLED AND CORRODED

Fail 3 Mar 2017 204,006 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

LPG TANK CORRODED

Offside Rear FLOOR HOLED AND CORRODED

Pass 8 Mar 2016 200,487 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 200,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 197,362 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 190,936 miles

both front tyre wearing from inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2014 190,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 186,690 miles

both front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 180,740 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 180,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 175,074 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 175,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 170,559 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 167,235 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 167,209 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 164,615 miles

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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LDV 131V is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Yellow with a 2,000cc 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 LDV 131V, 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 LDV 131V registered?

LDV 131V is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is LDV 131V safe to buy?

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