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H997 YYH

1991 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

180,725 mi
Last recorded180,725 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Camper Van100,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH997 YYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 180,725 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 175,852 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 175,730 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 175,730 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 171,319 miles

N/S/R corner part of rear bumper missing

O/S outer sill distorted

O/S wiper blade poor

O/S/F brake pipe to hose corroding

O/S/F tyre at 2.5 mm 185/r14c

both front inner wheel arches holed/corroded but currently not affecting the vehicles structure

both inner and outer sills holed and corroded but currently not within the prescribed area or affecting the vehicles structure

both rear brake flexis deteriorating

centre exhaust hanger split advise replacement exhaust still currently secure

fair amount of play in O/S/F seat base

front lower cross brace corroded/holed but currently not within the prescribed area or affecting the vehicles structure

lift in both front upper suspension ball joints

oil leak

slight play in N/S/F anti roll bar d bush

some imbalance on front brakes

some play in O/S lower wishbone inner rear bush

spill hoses moist/ appear to be deteriorating also diesel pump area moist

tape applied to vehicle body in several places and several poor repairs also vehicle body corroded/holed but currently not considered to be affecting the vehicles structure

Fail 23 Apr 2019 171,319 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due cam belt (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/r14c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/r14c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R corner part of rear bumper missing

O/S outer sill distorted

O/S wiper blade poor

O/S/F brake pipe to hose corroding

O/S/F tyre at 2.5 mm 185/r14c

both front inner wheel arches holed/corroded but currently not affecting the vehicles structure

both inner and outer sills holed and corroded but currently not within the prescribed area or affecting the vehicles structure

both rear brake flexis deteriorating

centre exhaust hanger split advise replacement exhaust still currently secure

fair amount of play in O/S/F seat base

front lower cross brace corroded/holed but currently not within the prescribed area or affecting the vehicles structure

lift in both front upper suspension ball joints

oil leak

slight play in N/S/F anti roll bar d bush

some imbalance on front brakes

some play in O/S lower wishbone inner rear bush

spill hoses moist/ appear to be deteriorating also diesel pump area moist

tape applied to vehicle body in several places and several poor repairs also vehicle body corroded/holed but currently not considered to be affecting the vehicles structure

Pass 30 Apr 2018 159,492 miles

corrosion to front crossmember and sills not in prescribed areas

n/s rear bumper corner missing

Pass 26 Apr 2017 147,997 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 146,594 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 146,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking from brake drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mounting insecure system still adequately supported

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion near fuel filter (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in clip on inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Park brake lever return spring insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2015 143,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 143,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 141,176 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 139,523 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 134,433 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 134,428 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 128,951 miles

N/s chassis rail corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

N/s outer sill corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

N/s/f inner wing starting to corrode

Poor connection on horn unit

Pass 19 Mar 2010 125,150 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 125,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 121,058 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 118,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 116,837 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 112,242 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 112,242 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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H997 YYH is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 100,150 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 H997 YYH, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H997 YYH is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 26 March 1991.

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