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EKB 579Y

1982 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,972 mi
Last recorded7,972 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Campervan58,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKB 579Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 7,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion to nearside front outrigger

Pass 13 Jun 2014 6,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 6,231 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 6,231 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 42,346 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 42,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 802 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 802 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 96,292 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 96,292 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,277 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 96,277 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 96,269 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 96,269 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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EKB 579Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 58,066 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 EKB 579Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKB 579Y registered?

EKB 579Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 22 September 1982.

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