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BYF 943T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

51,725 mi
Last recorded51,725 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYF 943T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 51,725 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,854 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 50,852 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 50,350 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 50,343 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 47,920 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 47,912 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,902 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 46,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 45,841 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,704 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody has been repaired and undersealed, so can not assertain quality of repiars carried out.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 43,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody has been repaired and undersealed, so can not assertain quality of repiars carried out.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas

nearside rear outer cv boot split

offside door step corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,407 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Hazard warning lights not working

N/s/r outer C.V boot split

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to o/s/f body work

Slight corrosion to o/s/f under body area. Area marked in chalk.

Slight corrosion to o/s/r under body area. Area marked in chalk.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,230 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 41,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 39,361 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,333 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear outer CV boot split

Fail 13 Jun 2009 39,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear outer CV boot split

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,841 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some corrosion in middle chassis cross member

Fail 5 Jun 2008 38,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some corrosion in middle chassis cross member

Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,713 miles

corrotion repairs to under side of vehicle coverd in under seal

Fail 24 May 2006 37,687 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

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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BYF 943T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BYF 943T, 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.

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What year was BYF 943T registered?

BYF 943T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 25 June 1979.

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