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EJO 229D

1966 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

1,294 mi
Last recorded1,294 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Campervan52,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJO 229D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 1,294 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 99,650 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 96,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 95,759 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 94,311 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,129 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 92,975 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,570 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 90,088 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 86,732 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 84,983 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,165 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 62,740 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 62,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 58,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 58,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 52,866 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2010 52,866 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,960 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 50,960 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to centre offside chassis

play in centre steering idler bush

Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,286 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 40,286 miles

Centre Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in centre bell crank bush

slight play in offside front lower trunnion joint

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,874 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,096 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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EJO 229D is a 1966 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 52,584 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJO 229D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 60 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJO 229D registered?

EJO 229D is a 1966 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 28 November 1966.

Is EJO 229D safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJO 229D shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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