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LYB 94V

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

90,763 mi
Last recorded90,763 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYB 94V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,763 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,678 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,667 miles

Offside roof hinges corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 90,859 miles

Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside roof hinges damaged

Rear oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 90,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front steps holed

slight leak from steering box

Fail 5 May 2015 90,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front steps holed

slight leak from steering box

Pass 14 May 2014 89,765 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both steps holed

slight leak from steering box

Fail 13 May 2014 89,763 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 Rear 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)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both steps holed

slight leak from steering box

Pass 9 May 2013 89,465 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear drive-shaft c/v gaiters deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2013 89,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear drive-shaft c/v gaiters deteriorated

unable to assess offside rear wheel bearing condition due to brake binding

Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery trays corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2011 89,273 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 89,273 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 May 2010 89,241 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 89,241 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2009 89,037 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 89,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 88,887 miles

offside front chassis out-rigger slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2008 88,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

offside front chassis out-rigger slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2007 88,717 miles

as per pervious test

Fail 1 May 2007 88,717 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 88,365 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 88,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nsr battery tray corroded

spare tyre in poor condition

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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LYB 94V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LYB 94V, 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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LYB 94V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 9 October 1979.

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The MOT history for LYB 94V shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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