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LYF 908K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,095 mi
Last recorded94,095 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYF 908K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 94,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 92,456 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 90,798 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,507 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 89,177 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 88,404 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 87,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2013 87,317 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 86,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 85,594 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 82,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 79,023 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 79,010 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,760 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 74,746 miles

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

Centre Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

centre steering damper pin and bush showing excessive play

crude wiring on front under body

metal brake pipes at rear corroded

nearside and offside floor sections [underbody] holed and extensively corroded

nearside and offside front wheel arches crude repairs

nearside and offside rear suspension showing adverse camber

nearside front floor [interally] holed and extensively corroded

no bumpers fitted

offside centre floor sections holed and extensive corrosion

offside front floor sections repaired internally

offside rear engine bay area crude repairs

Pass 17 May 2006 65,004 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 65,004 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside front wiper arm worn

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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LYF 908K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYF 908K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYF 908K registered?

LYF 908K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 8 June 1972.

Is LYF 908K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYF 908K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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