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EPT 510S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,013 mi
Last recorded15,013 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPT 510S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 15,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2017 13,331 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise nsr tyre outer side wall

Pass 24 Apr 2015 8,289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 5,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2012 4,225 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

advise general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 May 2012 4,210 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

advise general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2011 2,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

advise general underbody corrosion

advise passenger seat belt slightly fluffed

Pass 25 May 2010 223 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

advise front no plate

advise general underbody corrosion

advise nsf tyre inner edge

advise nsf wheel slight bind

advise nsr and osr shocker covers

advise nsr tyre inner edge

advise osf tyre outer edge low on limit

advise osr tyre inner side wall showing signs of deterioration

Pass 26 May 2009 98,503 miles

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

Oil leak

advise osf tyre outer edge

Pass 28 May 2008 96,112 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

advise general underbody corrosion

advise rear no plate

Pass 17 May 2007 93,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

advise general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 May 2006 90,986 miles

advise slight play in steering

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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EPT 510S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPT 510S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPT 510S registered?

EPT 510S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 13 June 1978.

Is EPT 510S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPT 510S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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