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AYK 487T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

13,242 mi
Last recorded13,242 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYK 487T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 13,242 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 12,313 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 12,309 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 11,531 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 11,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2016 11,049 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 100,080 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 8,488 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 8,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 7,425 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 7,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 6,666 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 6,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 6,632 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 6,294 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 5,256 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 3,759 miles

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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AYK 487T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYK 487T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYK 487T registered?

AYK 487T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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The MOT history for AYK 487T shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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