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EAA 207W

1980 Volkswagen Camper Van

Turquoise Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,322 mi
Last recorded36,322 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van51,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAA 207W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1980
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 36,322 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,060 miles

rear chassis members corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 35,049 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear chassis members corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,382 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 19,378 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,752 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 15,741 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,015 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 11,664 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 8,428 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 8,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 2,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 2,570 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 96,788 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 96,788 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 92,385 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 85,660 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 85,856 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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EAA 207W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van in Turquoise with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 51,460 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 EAA 207W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EAA 207W registered?

EAA 207W is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 15 August 1980.

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