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ERB 302T

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

36,415 mi
Last recorded36,415 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERB 302T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 May 2024 36,415 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2022 34,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 33,025 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 32,960 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

underside covered in thick underseal

Fail 1 Aug 2017 32,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front section of floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes covered in underseal

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,652 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

slight wear in steering box

underbody heavily undersealed

various metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 15 Jul 2016 32,648 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor- load bearing member prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor- load bearing member prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill- load bearing member prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

O/S battery tray area holed and corroded

Offside floor/inner sill holed by corrosion at front

exhaust system deteriorated

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

underbody heavily undersealed

various metal brake pipes covered in grease

wear in steering box

Pass 10 Jul 2015 32,587 miles

All tyres perished

Front off the vehicle corrison and under sealled heavily

Near side sill corrison

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear cross member Welder /under sealed

Rear of the vehicle welder and undersealed

Rear off the vehicle Corrison and heavy under sealed

Fail 30 Jun 2015 32,584 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

All tyres perished

Front off the vehicle corrison and under sealled heavily

Near side sill corrison

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear off the vehicle Corrison and heavy under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,576 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 32,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,310 miles

general corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake flexi pipes starting to rust

both front tyres have age cracks

both rear tyres have age cracks

slight seapage from steering assembly

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres have bad age cracks

slight corrosion

slight leak from axle

wiper blades split

Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,210 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front axle/steering rack has slight oil leak

wiper blades starting to smear the screen

Pass 26 Jun 2010 30,187 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,935 miles

Adevise both front headlamp aims borderline low

Advise slight movement felt in nearside rear wheel bearing

Advise underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2008 29,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 29,891 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 Nearside driveshaft bolts loose

Both front seat belts slightly frayed

Nearside track rod slightly bent

Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,119 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 27,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ERB 302T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ERB 302T, 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.

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ERB 302T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 September 1978.

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