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EPT 516S

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

60,408 mi
Last recorded60,408 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPT 516S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 60,408 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 60,408 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,297 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCHES (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 27 Jul 2016 60,297 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCHES (6.1.B.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 60,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,823 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall cracks

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 58,941 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

all 4 jacking points corroded

slight lift in steering idler

under car floor pans corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2011 57,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

all 4 jaking points corroded

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

service brake travel on maximum limits advise attention

slight loift in steering realay

under floor panals corroded advise attention

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,839 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 51,839 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r outer c.v. boot split

o/s/f jacking point & inner sill/floor pan rusty & holed. n/s inner & outer sill rusty & holed.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,813 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills and false floor. corrosion to offside front jacking point

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

play from front steering drop arm

Fail 14 Apr 2008 45,502 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

play from front steering drop arm

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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EPT 516S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EPT 516S, 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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What year was EPT 516S registered?

EPT 516S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 4 May 1978.

Is EPT 516S safe to buy?

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