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PEM 35T

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,458 mi
Last recorded95,458 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEM 35T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 95,458 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe on exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trays fitted restricting inspection of some components

Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,741 miles

Body has slight corrosion around front and rear outer wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded above engine ()

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around seat belt mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,835 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 92,835 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 92,798 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 91,419 miles

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

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

Offside outer rear sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 91,419 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside outer rear sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,562 miles

All corrosion found currently outwith presribed areas

Both outer sills corroded and holed

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed making corrosion assessment difficult

Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,326 miles

Nearside front outer sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Nearside rear inner sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Offside outer sill corroded at rear outwith prescribed areas

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 17 Oct 2012 89,326 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Nearside rear inner sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

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

Offside outer sill corroded at rear outwith prescribed areas

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,274 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 84,274 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,878 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 77,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 99,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 89,120 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 81,421 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 79,854 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 79,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear outer cv boot split

offside rear inner and outer cv boots split

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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PEM 35T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PEM 35T, 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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PEM 35T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 August 1978.

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