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EAY 266T

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,196 mi
Last recorded47,196 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAY 266T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,196 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 47,196 miles

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

advise o/s front wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,474 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 46,474 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,297 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,209 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 46,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 46,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all underside heavilly undersealed

o/s/f jacking point corroded

oil leak/s

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,644 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,915 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 42,915 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,449 miles

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

Offside front upper ball joint dust cover split, no play found in ball joint

Pass 27 May 2010 39,640 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front suspension bump stop is deteriorated, still able to perform function.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,147 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 38,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,590 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 33,482 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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EAY 266T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAY 266T, 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 EAY 266T registered?

EAY 266T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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