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COO 36T

1978 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,223 mi
Last recorded97,223 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Campervan29,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOO 36T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 97,223 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTED

Nearside Rear TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Nearside TRACK ROD ENDS GAITERS ARE PERISHED

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

STEERING COLUMN COUPLING IS PERISHED

TAPE COVERING SHARP EDGE ON THE O/S

Fail 23 Apr 2021 97,223 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended FIXING BOLT IS LOOSE (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTED

Nearside Rear TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Nearside TRACK ROD ENDS GAITERS ARE PERISHED

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

STEERING COLUMN COUPLING IS PERISHED

TAPE COVERING SHARP EDGE ON THE O/S

Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,018 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,815 miles

N/S HAND BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Nearside Front TYRE IS PERISHED

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

LONG TRAVEL ON THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL

Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 5 Dec 2017 78,812 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

LONG TRAVEL ON THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL

N/S HAND BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Nearside Front TYRE IS PERISHED

Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,248 miles

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 27 Jul 2016 77,247 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,645 miles

exhaust rusting and weak in places .

front tyres are perished

Fail 7 Jul 2015 73,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust rusting and weak in places.

front tyres perished.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,003 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 72,003 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,972 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 68,967 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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COO 36T is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 29,507 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 COO 36T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was COO 36T registered?

COO 36T is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 19 September 1978.

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