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EPV 328T

1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,458 mi
Last recorded17,458 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper23,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPV 328T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 17,458 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front lower valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 16,601 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 16,278 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 16,278 miles

Central Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 15,810 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 15,452 miles

offside rear outer c v boot split

Fail 10 Jun 2011 15,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r driveshaft c/v boot split

Pass 21 May 2010 14,729 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 14,729 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 14,697 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,225 miles

under boddy covered with under seel not alowing to see brake pipes propely

Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,629 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 7,629 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 4,430 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 4,395 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear driveshaft boots split

number plates not legal

o/s rear driveshaft bolts loose

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

shock absorbers showing wear

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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EPV 328T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 23,730 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 Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPV 328T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EPV 328T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 14 March 1979.

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