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PJD 879R

1976 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

20,484 mi
Last recorded20,484 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van48,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJD 879R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 20,484 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened offside cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis and floor corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 20,484 miles

all tyres cracking no cords exposed

slight bind front brakes

slight play in steering joints

various under body surface corrosion but not effecting mot

Pass 22 Aug 2015 20,484 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Tyres showing signs of sidewall cracking

Under trays fitted at time of inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2014 20,484 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2014

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,484 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front axle beam corroded

n/s door step corroded

vehicle is in generaly poor condition underside

Fail 18 Jul 2011 20,484 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front axle beam corroded

n/s door step corroded

vehicle is in generaly poor condition underside

Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,484 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on n/s outrigger/wheel arch and inner sill

lower engine nuts loose

wiper arms worn

Fail 15 Jul 2010 20,484 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on n/s outrigger/wheel arch and inner sill

lower engine nuts loose

rear cv boot split

wiper arms worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,483 miles

inner cv boots split

surface corrosion around rear torsion tubes

Fail 27 Jul 2009 20,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

clutch cable fitted incorrectly

fuel line fouling drive shafts

inner cv boots split

surface corrosion around rear torsion tubes

Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,483 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 20,483 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 20,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 20,483 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,483 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 20,483 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PJD 879R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 48,857 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJD 879R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJD 879R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 5 November 1976.

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