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VES 899T

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,110 mi
Last recorded59,110 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVES 899T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,110 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 59,049 miles

Both font brake discs rusty

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside rear body corrosion

Oil leak

Suspension lower on offside

Fail 3 May 2013 59,044 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both font brake discs rusty

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside rear body corrosion

Oil leak

Suspension lower on offside

Pass 10 May 2012 58,724 miles

Front brake discs rusty

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear body corrosion

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension low on offside

Fail 4 May 2012 58,722 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

General underbody corrosion

Front brake discs rusty

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear body corrosion

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension low on offside

Fail 30 Apr 2011 58,654 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 58,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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VES 899T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VES 899T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VES 899T registered?

VES 899T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 26 August 1978.

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The MOT history for VES 899T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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