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GYB 655N

1974 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,381 mi
Last recorded74,381 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYB 655N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 74,381 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,899 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all body panels corroded

corrosion around windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2017 73,899 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill next to out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (front of o/s/r wheel) (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside metal floor pan cover corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

all body panels corroded

corrosion around windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,600 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play off side and near side (2.6.2)

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

rear petrol pipe in poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2016 73,599 miles

Axle beam inappropriately repaired front axle corroded as marked off side (2.4.A.2)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play off side and near side (2.6.2)

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

rear petrol pipe in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,385 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle and front axle

lower steering column bush badly worn

Fail 29 Sep 2015 72,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle and front axle

lower steering column bush badly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,125 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 71,111 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

all wheel arches soft and corrode

steering box damp / mist of oil

whole body work tatty

whole under side of van forming corrosion but quite solid

Pass 14 Sep 2013 69,144 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 69,144 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 67,520 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 65,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,794 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 64,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to bottom of all doors

off side rear wheel brg slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,636 miles

corrosion to bottom of all doors

off side rear wheel brg slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 62,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GYB 655N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 GYB 655N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GYB 655N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 23 October 1974.

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