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AYY 159T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,063 mi
Last recorded11,063 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYY 159T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 11,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 11,063 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 6,381 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 6,375 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Appear to be effected by headlights (4.4.3 (b))

All direction indicators not working Depending if the lights are on or not (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working Disconected (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle appears to have a wireing issue effecting lights, indicators, alternator charge light and if main beam is flashed, engine cuts out

Pass 2 Sep 2021 4,449 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 3,480 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 2,689 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 1,682 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 1,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 759 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 601 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 3 Jul 2015 601 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 14 Jun 2014 577 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 427 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 13 Jul 2012 367 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 364 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 29 Jun 2012 360 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cable touching brake servo - recommend repair

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 186 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 98,147 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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AYY 159T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYY 159T, 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 AYY 159T registered?

AYY 159T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 May 1979.

Is AYY 159T safe to buy?

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