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SEE 543T

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

29,718 mi
Last recorded29,718 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEE 543T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 29,718 miles

All brake pipes covered in under seal.

All tyres 8+ years old. N/s/f tyre worn to the edge.

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front gearshift carrier bush failed.

N/s cam cover gasket leak.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/s/f brake splash guard missing, n/s/f corroded.

O/s/f lower bump stop missing

O/s/r brake fluctuation.

O/s/r lower wheel arch holes and corroded.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering idler pin has play

Fail 4 Sep 2025 29,716 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Earth (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both for and aft. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All brake pipes covered in under seal.

All tyres 8+ years old. N/s/f tyre worn to the edge.

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front gearshift carrier bush failed.

N/s cam cover gasket leak.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/s/f brake splash guard missing, n/s/f corroded.

O/s/f lower bump stop missing

O/s/r brake fluctuation.

O/s/r lower wheel arch holes and corroded.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering idler pin has play

Pass 12 Aug 2024 27,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front backing plate cover corroded

Offside Front lower bump stop missing

Offside Rear lower outer front most wheel arch holed and corroded

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

all brake pipes covered in under seal

steering idle pin worn

Fail 12 Aug 2024 27,361 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front backing plate cover corroded

Offside Front lower bump stop missing

Offside Rear lower outer front most wheel arch holed and corroded

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

all brake pipes covered in under seal

steering idle pin worn

Pass 6 Sep 2023 25,863 miles

All brake pipes covered in under body guard.

Both front lower shock bushing worn.

Front anti-roll clamps and bushing poor.

N/s/f brake back plate corroded, o/s/f missing.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/s/f lower bump stop missing

O/s/r lower outer front most wheel arch holed and corroded.

Some fluctuation to rear brakes.

Steering drag link rearmost dust boot starting to tear.

Steering idler pin has some wear.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 21,948 miles

Advise better securing strap on n/s/r leisure battery.

N/s/f and both rear brake flexi hoses showing age, also retained by hose clips.

O/s/f brake disc splash guard missing, N/s/f corroded.

O/s/f lower bump stop missing

Rear transverse brake pipe corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2022 21,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sunvisor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Advise better securing strap on n/s/r leisure battery.

N/s/f and both rear brake flexi hoses showing age, also retained by hose clips.

O/s/f brake disc splash guard missing, N/s/f corroded.

O/s/f lower bump stop missing

Rear transverse brake pipe corroded.

Fail 9 Aug 2022 21,934 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 19,259 miles

All brakes have some fluctuation.

Both front Jack points/outriggers holed and corroded, advise replacement.

Corrosion to o/s/f cab floor above outrigger.

Corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch.

Fair amount of play at steering wheel (suspect due to electric steering conversion)

Heavt corrosion to o/s/r outrigger and jack point, but not currently holed.

Main beam tell tale not working

Mid cross member poorly repaired, holed and corroded, advise replacement.

Minor engine oil leaks.

N/s/f upper wheel arch tub has poor repair with in 12" of seat belt mounting. Seat belt mounting bolt appears to thin with poor load bearing washer.

N/s/r outrigger holed and corroded, advise replacement.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure Due to corroded jack point. (6.2.8 (a) (i))

O/s mid main chassis leg has corrosion but can't assess correctly due to undertray.

O/s/f lower seat belt mount has had previous poor repair and corroding.

O/s/r battery tray holed and corroded.

Poor fuel cap seal, advise new cap and seal

Slight chip in n/s windscreen.

Vehicle extensively welded, much poor. Corrosion assessment made hard by thick under body guard.

Fail 18 Jun 2021 19,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Torsion end cap. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering drag link front ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All brakes have some fluctuation.

Both front Jack points/outriggers holed and corroded, advise replacement.

Corrosion to o/s/f cab floor above outrigger.

Corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch.

Fair amount of play at steering wheel (suspect due to electric steering conversion)

Heavt corrosion to o/s/r outrigger and jack point, but not currently holed.

Main beam tell tale not working

Mid cross member poorly repaired, holed and corroded, advise replacement.

Minor engine oil leaks.

N/s/f upper wheel arch tub has poor repair with in 12" of seat belt mounting. Seat belt mounting bolt appears to thin with poor load bearing washer.

N/s/r outrigger holed and corroded, advise replacement.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure Due to corroded jack point. (6.2.8 (a) (i))

O/s mid main chassis leg has corrosion but can't assess correctly due to undertray.

O/s/f lower seat belt mount has had previous poor repair and corroding.

O/s/r battery tray holed and corroded.

Poor fuel cap seal, advise new cap and seal

Slight chip in n/s windscreen.

Vehicle extensively welded, much poor. Corrosion assessment made hard by thick under body guard.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 17,903 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

nearside front jacking point collapsed through corrosion (outside of prescribed area)

slight play in steering pivot (on beam)

vehicle has had extensive welding/ patch repairs

Fail 20 Jul 2020 17,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively requires checking (1.2.1 (e))

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

nearside front jacking point collapsed through corrosion (outside of prescribed area)

slight play in steering pivot (on beam)

vehicle has had extensive welding/ patch repairs

Pass 9 May 2019 15,051 miles

O/S/R brake pipe to hose corroding

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

N/S outer cv boot deteriorated

N/S/R brake pipe to wheel cylinder has minimum clearance to axle

O/S/F indicator starting to show white light

O/S/F shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

all four outer riggers poor repair/corroded

poor repairs to both front lower seat belt mountings

remains of N/S/F backing plate corroded

slight play in steering idler at box

steering coupling splitting

various sections of chassis corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 15,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe at master cylinder crimped/ used as blank (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

N/S outer cv boot deteriorated

N/S/R brake pipe to wheel cylinder has minimum clearance to axle

O/S/F indicator starting to show white light

O/S/F shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

O/S/R brake pipe to hose corroding

all four outer riggers poor repair/corroded

poor repairs to both front lower seat belt mountings

remains of N/S/F backing plate corroded

slight play in steering idler at box

steering coupling splitting

various sections of chassis corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 12,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 12,261 miles

parts of chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2017 12,253 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe leaking both on wheel cylinders (3.6.A.1)

parts of chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2016 12,202 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 12,182 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 12,064 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,612 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 11,608 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2012 11,370 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 May 2012 11,293 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,490 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 10,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 70,095 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 70,089 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle has serios corosion in many areas the offside inner sill is almost non existant

vin plate not visible

accelerator pedal broken

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,410 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to o/s sill area and o/s/r back panel section

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2009 69,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to o/s sill area and o/s/r back panel section

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 66,572 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 64,786 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 64,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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SEE 543T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 53,480 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SEE 543T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SEE 543T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 August 1978.

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