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BYN 904T

1979 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

374,179 mi
Last recorded374,179 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper44,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYN 904T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 374,179 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 374,179 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 373,912 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 373,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 371,904 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 370,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 369,187 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 368,842 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 368,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 367,148 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 366,023 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 366,021 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 363,250 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 363,244 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 358,408 miles

this vehicle is heavily corroded and undersield

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,257 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 35,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 351,312 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2008 351,312 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 350,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 349,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 34,376 miles

slight play in steering centre pin bush

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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BYN 904T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BYN 904T, 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 BYN 904T registered?

BYN 904T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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