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EDV 308C

1965 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

16,162 mi
Last recorded16,162 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Camper49,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDV 308C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 16,162 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 16,162 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure brake master cylinder clevis pin locking device missing (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,144 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,125 miles

lift in o/s king pin

Fail 12 Jun 2015 16,125 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

lift in o/s king pin

Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,103 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 16,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,919 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Transmission slightly noisy / rumbles.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,871 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear tyre pressures low.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 15,871 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear tyre pressures low.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,406 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 15,406 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,871 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis damage nearside and offside

hazards not fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2008 14,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis damage nearside and offside

hazards not fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2008 14,788 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hazards not fitted

nearside chassis damaged

number plate lamp not working

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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EDV 308C is a 1965 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1965 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 49,636 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 EDV 308C, 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 61 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EDV 308C registered?

EDV 308C is a 1965 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1965.

Is EDV 308C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDV 308C shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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