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VKW 80S

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,039 mi
Last recorded27,039 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKW 80S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 27,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 26,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 26,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,686 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor not structural (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 25,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor not structural (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,997 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2016 24,997 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,636 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 22,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,491 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 21,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,868 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,566 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 19,566 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,759 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,756 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrossion to offside front and nearside front outriggers

slight cracking to front nearside tyre wall not to cords

Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,486 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 15,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 15,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,421 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 15,150 miles

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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VKW 80S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKW 80S, 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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What year was VKW 80S registered?

VKW 80S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 16 June 1978.

Is VKW 80S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKW 80S shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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