MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corosion on floor and chassis
corosion on rear cross member
patch repairs to floor sills chassis wheel arches rear bulkhead
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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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What year was EPT 528S registered?
EPT 528S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 15 May 1978.
Is EPT 528S safe to buy?
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