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EDE 57R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

6,472 mi
Last recorded6,472 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDE 57R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 6,472 miles

Offside Front brake sticking

both front outriggers corrodes

Fail 10 Oct 2017 6,472 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front brake sticking

both front outriggers corrodes

Fail 10 Mar 2017 6,461 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front outrigger excessively corroded

Offside Front seatbelt stalk requires fitting correctly

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 2,333 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear engine oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 92,826 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,942 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

slight play in n/s rear hub

Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,243 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2011 89,165 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,914 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 82,661 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 82,661 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 77,220 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 77,219 miles

Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 72,365 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 72,352 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 67,421 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EDE 57R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 47,796 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 EDE 57R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EDE 57R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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