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LYM 793K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,951 mi
Last recorded74,951 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper36,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYM 793K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,951 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 73,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,259 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,803 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 71,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,866 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 70,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,759 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 65,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/front tyre perishing on sidewalls advise should be replaced

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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LYM 793K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 36,678 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 Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYM 793K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYM 793K registered?

LYM 793K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 28 June 1972.

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