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EPT 528S

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,232 mi
Last recorded92,232 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPT 528S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advanced corrosion all round and repairs covered with filler and paint

Fail 11 Jun 2018 92,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger in front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advanced corrosion all round and repairs covered with filler and paint

Pass 5 May 2017 90,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake has just met limits and may need adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,686 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery carrier corroded

oil leak

vehicle structure has been heavily repaired

Pass 7 May 2015 865,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both near and offside front shocker covers deteriorated

advise under sheild corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 81,833 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 81,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,377 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 79,377 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 76,682 miles

corosion on floor and chassis

corosion on rear cross member

patch repairs to floor sills chassis wheel arches rear bulkhead

Fail 29 Mar 2011 76,682 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

corosion on floor and chassis

corosion on rear cross member

patch repairs to floor sills chassis wheel arches rear bulkhead

Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

floor heavilly undersealed

patch repairs around seatbelt moutings

patch repairs at wheel arches

patch repairs in engine compartment to chassis and bulkhead

patch repairs to front floor

patch repairs to inner rear sills and floor

sills and wheel arches heavilly undersealed

Fail 14 Apr 2010 74,581 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

floor heavilly undersealed

patch repairs around seatbelt moutings

patch repairs at wheel arches

patch repairs in engine compartment to chassis and bulkhead

patch repairs to front floor

patch repairs to inner rear sills and floor

sills and wheel arches heavilly undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

patch repairs around engine compartment

patch repairs around n/s/f seat mounting and seatbelt mounting

patch repairs around o/s/f seat mounting and seatbelt mounting

patch repairs to rear sills

repairs around n/s/f wheel arch

repairs around o/s/f wheel arch

rust forming on undreside

underside heavilly undersealed

Fail 2 Apr 2009 72,138 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

patch repairs around engine compartment

patch repairs around n/s/f seat mounting and seatbelt mounting

patch repairs around o/s/f seat mounting and seatbelt mounting

patch repairs to rear sills

repairs around n/s/f wheel arch

repairs around o/s/f wheel arch

rust forming on undreside

underside heavilly undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2008

Rear bumper insecure

patch repairs to o/s floor,n/s/r chassis,n/s/r bulkhead,n/s/r box section and o/s r bos section

repairs to n/s/f ,o/s/f floor,front and rear wheel arches and both sills

underside heavilly undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2008 68,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Rear bumper insecure

repairs to n/s/f ,o/s/f floor,front and rear wheel arches and both sills

underside heavilly undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,666 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 63,583 miles

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

nearside front outrigger is badly corroded

nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside handbrake cable chaffing on the clutch cable

Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,252 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 58,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front outriggers are badly corroded.

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 528S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 528S, 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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EPT 528S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 15 May 1978.

Is EPT 528S safe to buy?

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