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WPO 669T

1978 Volkswagen Campervan

Yellow Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

307,636 mi
Last recorded307,636 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Campervan29,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 669T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 307,636 miles

Corrosion on O/S and N/S outer sills and wheel arches not within prescribed areas

General surface corrosion under vehicle and bodywork

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 307,636 miles

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

Corrosion on O/S and N/S outer sills and wheel arches not within prescribed areas

General surface corrosion under vehicle and bodywork

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 May 2015 306,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 306,469 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 302,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to body work

nearside front sill has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2014 302,473 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to body work

nearside front sill has slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2012 301,329 miles

underbody corrosion

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 May 2012 301,328 miles

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

Centre Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2011 298,029 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 298,023 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 291,417 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

both front seat belts retract very slowly

main beam tell tale not working

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside sliding door will not open

rear brakes binding when raised and rotated

Fail 6 May 2010 291,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

both front seat belts retract very slowly

main beam tell tale not working

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside sliding door will not open

rear brakes binding when raised and rotated

Pass 21 Apr 2009 287,583 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 287,583 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 284,459 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 272,582 miles

near side front tyre rotation off side not

Pass 26 Sep 2005 254,971 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 254,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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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WPO 669T is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan in Yellow with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 29,507 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 WPO 669T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WPO 669T registered?

WPO 669T is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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