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ETA 642T

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

30,490 mi
Last recorded30,490 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 642T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 30,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear corrosion around engine mount

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear drum back plate corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 30,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear corrosion around engine mount

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear drum back plate corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 30,422 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch, multiple holes (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill, multiple holes (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch, multiple holes (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front chassis cross member, multiple holes (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch, multiple holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger, multiple holes (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism damaged and deteriorated but still operative

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 29,117 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 29,114 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 27,775 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 27,773 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,339 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,835 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,242 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 23,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 21,248 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,484 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,320 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 18,310 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,712 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,067 miles

nsf crossmember corroded osf otrigger corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2008 15,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf crossmember corroded osf otrigger corroded

Pass 2 May 2007 14,114 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 14,082 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 14,081 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,265 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 12,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

corrosion to front axle beam

corrosion to osf door step

corrosion to osr outer sill and both rear wheel arches

corrosion to rear torsion tube

oil leak

slight play in steering centre pin bush

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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ETA 642T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ETA 642T, 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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ETA 642T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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