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EAP 596K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Home

Green Petrol 1504cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,145 mi
Last recorded69,145 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home49,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAP 596K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,504cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,145 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,498 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,049 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,211 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all areas corroided

n/s /f inner wing corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroided

o/s rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 66,202 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all areas corroided

n/s /f inner wing corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroided

o/s rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,662 miles

All areas slightly corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n s r floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

o s sill corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 65,646 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

All areas slightly corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n s r floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

o s sill corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,759 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2010 61,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,242 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 57,228 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre chassis and floor corroded

n/s/f tyre badly perished but no cords exposed

n/s/r tyre badly perished but no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre badly perished but no cords exposed

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,243 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 53,212 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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EAP 596K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home in Green with a 1,504cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 49,871 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAP 596K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EAP 596K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 6 June 1972.

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