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NAA 149T

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,926 mi
Last recorded70,926 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAA 149T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 70,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 6 May 2025 70,925 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 May 2024 70,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 13 May 2024 70,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 31 May 2023 69,201 miles

Both front steps and underside of vehicle body floor pan corroded in various sections but outside of prescribed areas

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 64,080 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside from front to rear and both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer on both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area / cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 59,657 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 58,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine [most parts] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all boots deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 55,259 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 54,682 miles

all wheel bearing's have slight play

Pass 28 May 2015 54,323 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 54,320 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 53,973 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 53,972 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 53,258 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 53,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 52,174 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 52,165 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 49,339 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 49,332 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 42,240 miles

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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NAA 149T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NAA 149T, 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.

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NAA 149T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 3 October 1978.

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