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WNL 480T

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

27,507 mi
Last recorded27,507 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNL 480T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper ball joint cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,757 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 22,757 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,616 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 19,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,887 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 14,884 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,720 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 10,719 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 9,476 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 9,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 86,845 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 86,845 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 1,359 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 1,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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WNL 480T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WNL 480T, 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 WNL 480T registered?

WNL 480T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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