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ECV 828V

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

67,318 mi
Last recorded67,318 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECV 828V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 67,318 miles

tyres cracking with age

Fail 7 May 2026 67,318 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyres cracking with age

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

underside corrosion present

Fail 3 Aug 2020 64,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

underside corrosion present

Pass 7 Aug 2019 64,203 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe badly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 64,203 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe badly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,453 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

exhaust tip corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 63,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall in bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall in bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 63,453 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall in bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall in bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 62,203 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Aug 2017 62,149 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,546 miles

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,546 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,141 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,585 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 59,585 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,816 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 58,816 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,907 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,748 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 50,771 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

chassis plate insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,012 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 47,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,896 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 45,896 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,211 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

front and rear lower body sills have rust staring on offside and nearside

rear driveshaft gatter split offside rear inner and outter

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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ECV 828V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 49,104 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECV 828V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ECV 828V is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 23 May 1980.

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