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FWU 587T

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,275 mi
Last recorded92,275 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWU 587T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,275 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 92,225 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

underbody corroded

underbody undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2016 91,925 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 91,922 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering component cracked and unserviceable rubber steering uj (2.2.C.1d)

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and offside rear (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner step area (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,450 miles

Steering piviot arm has paly

Fail 26 Feb 2014 90,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering piviot arm has paly

Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,928 miles

reverse light not working

slight play in steering control pivot point

Fail 20 Nov 2012 89,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

reverse light not working

slight play in steering control pivot point

Pass 18 Oct 2011 88,585 miles

Both roof latches will not hold in place, advise sharp edge.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering idler arm has slight up and down movement.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Oct 2011 88,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both roof latches will not hold in place, advise sharp edge.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering idler arm has slight up and down movement.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2009 82,489 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 82,489 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 78,001 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 77,998 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Apr 2007 74,000 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 74,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 68,731 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 68,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre perrishing on sidewall † †nearside rear outer c/v gaiter split † †nearside rear sill box section corroded † †exhaust silencer blowing slightly on joints.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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FWU 587T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 47,196 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWU 587T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FWU 587T is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 21 May 1979.

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