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CYJ 425T

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,362 mi
Last recorded90,362 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYJ 425T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,362 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 89,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,905 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 86,905 miles

Centre Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 81,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 2 Jun 2010 76,564 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,564 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,888 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 70,973 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 70,973 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 67,447 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 67,447 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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CYJ 425T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CYJ 425T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CYJ 425T registered?

CYJ 425T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 28 June 1979.

Is CYJ 425T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYJ 425T shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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