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LYL 186P

1976 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

21,650 mi
Last recorded21,650 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYL 186P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 21,650 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 21,650 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 18,378 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 18,366 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 13,753 miles

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

Near side front and near side rear tyres starting to perish on sidewall.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 13,116 miles

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

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 12,797 miles

both n/s tyre walls starting to perish

on road test n/s ? front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 8 Oct 2013 12,797 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both n/s tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,672 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 11,672 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,636 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 10,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 4,738 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 4,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 4,719 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Battery insecure

clutch sliping

Pass 3 Apr 2009 95,883 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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LYL 186P is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYL 186P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LYL 186P registered?

LYL 186P is a 1976 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 19 March 1976.

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