MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
387,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f roof holed but within 30cm of points
vehicle very rusty underbody in need of attention
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f roof holed but within 30cm of points
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
n/s front inner arch corroded
n/side door corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n/s front inner arch corroded
n/side door corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
driver and passengers step corroded
drivers and passengers footwell excessivly corroded
rear driveshaft gaitors split
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?
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EYY 278V is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,217 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 EYY 278V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EYY 278V is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 May 1980.
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