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EWT 559T

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,308 mi
Last recorded91,308 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWT 559T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 91,308 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,625 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 83,625 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,603 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,140 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 81,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out off fluid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 80,896 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished 185/14 van

offside rear outer cv boot split

play front steering arm ball joint

Fail 11 Jul 2016 80,889 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished 185/14 van

offside rear outer cv boot split

play front steering arm ball joint

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,701 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 80,137 miles

offside rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,688 miles

nearside rear tyre perished 185/14

offside rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,180 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear cv boot split

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,317 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

offside front washer weak

Fail 5 Jul 2010 77,315 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

offside front washer weak

offside rear chassis in engine bay corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 76,880 miles

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

o/s/r drive shaft boot split

Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,546 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 71,544 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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EWT 559T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWT 559T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EWT 559T registered?

EWT 559T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 11 January 1979.

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