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EOG 359K

1978 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,448 mi
Last recorded89,448 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Campervan29,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOG 359K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,448 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 89,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,175 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,958 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 68,956 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 68,927 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,654 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 68,653 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 68,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,238 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,766 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 66,759 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 88,852 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 86,595 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 65,943 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 64,778 miles

front windscreen washers weak

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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EOG 359K is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EOG 359K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EOG 359K registered?

EOG 359K is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 17 August 1978.

Is EOG 359K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOG 359K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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