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EOA 491V

1980 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,235 mi
Last recorded72,235 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Campervan39,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOA 491V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 72,235 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 71,670 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 71,669 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,354 miles

Inner sidewall on offside rear tyre cracking

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

offside rear wheel baering has slight play

Pass 15 May 2008 70,345 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 70,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 70,105 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 70,105 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 70,099 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 70,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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EOA 491V is a 1980 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 39,901 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 EOA 491V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EOA 491V registered?

EOA 491V is a 1980 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 4 March 1980.

Is EOA 491V safe to buy?

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