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EPV 340T

1979 Volkswagen TYPE2

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,037 mi
Last recorded20,037 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen TYPE256,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPV 340T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 20,037 miles

Offside Rear back plate wet and film of fluid around inside of the wheel

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 20,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear back plate wet and film of fluid around inside of the wheel

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 17,837 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 17,830 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 14,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inbetween the treads advise changing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 12,470 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 11,622 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 11,033 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

engine oil leak.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 10,192 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 10,020 miles

corrosion on lower outer panel on sliding door

Pass 18 Jun 2007 5,319 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/r inner gaitor split

Pass 27 Jun 2006 1,460 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 1,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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EPV 340T is a 1979 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 56,501 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 TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPV 340T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPV 340T registered?

EPV 340T is a 1979 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is EPV 340T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPV 340T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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