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EGR 358S

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,310 mi
Last recorded61,310 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGR 358S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 61,310 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy undersealing to underbody

n/s outer sill has corrosion

n/s/r bump stop insecure

o/s/f bump stop insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2014 61,273 miles

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

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

o/s/f bump stop insecure

n/s/r bump stop insecure

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy undersealing to underbody

n/s outer sill has corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust tail pipe insecurely fastenedto silencer

n/s/r brake back plate outer dirt shield worn through

Fail 26 Jun 2013 60,346 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust tail pipe insecurely fastenedto silencer

n/s/r brake back plate outer dirt shield worn through

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,587 miles

large amount of welding done to underside inner and outer floor areas.covered in thick underseal-unable to properly asess ess

Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlining hanging above drivers view

large amount of welding done to underside inner and outer floor areas.covered in thick underseal-unable to properly asess ess

n/s inner c/v joint worn

n/s outer c/v joint worn

o/ outer c/v joint worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,300 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to o/s/rear inner w/arch, not considered structural

slight corrosion to front door bottoms

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear registration plate slight deterioration

Fail 1 Jul 2009 51,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear registration plate slight deterioration

Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,353 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside front upper bump stop missing

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

offside front upper bump stop missing

Fail 10 Jun 2008 49,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

nearside front upper bump stop missing

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

offside front upper bump stop missing

Fail 24 May 2007 47,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 47,623 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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EGR 358S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGR 358S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EGR 358S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 23 March 1978.

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