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861 YYB

1964 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

81,149 mi
Last recorded81,149 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1964 Volkswagen Camper44,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration861 YYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 81,149 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 May 2017 81,147 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,871 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 80,871 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 80,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,898 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 78,897 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight dampness on offside rear backplate

some breakage offside front outer sill

some corrosion and breakage in nearside rear inner and outer sill

Pass 5 Feb 2011 75,949 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 75,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 72,950 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 72,950 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 72,497 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 72,496 miles

Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 72,142 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 72,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,226 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 71,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 May 2005 68,536 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 68,520 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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861 YYB is a 1964 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1964 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 44,355 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 861 YYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 62 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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861 YYB is a 1964 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 24 June 1964.

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