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LYR 299K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,668 mi
Last recorded48,668 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYR 299K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,668 miles

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

Nearside Front CHASSIS HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 48,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front CHASSIS HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

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

Pass 31 May 2016 47,759 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING BRACKET BOLT LOOSE UPPER REAR

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2016 47,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING BRACKET BOLT LOOSE UPPER REAR

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,697 miles

n/s/r inner cv boot spilt

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,515 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 45,448 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 43,221 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise centre nearside chassis corroded

advise welding repairs to front chassis

Fail 10 May 2013 43,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise centre nearside chassis corroded

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise welding repairs to front chassis

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,952 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

corrosion nearside front chassis rail

corrosion offside rear floor at engine bay

front wheels binding slightly

offside front door mirror loose on swivel

previous repairs to chassis nearside front and across front.

steering arm ball joint dust cover damaged

Pass 27 May 2011 42,914 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

offside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 26 May 2011 42,914 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

offside front wheel slightly binding

offside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,722 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,642 miles

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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LYR 299K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LYR 299K, 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.

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What year was LYR 299K registered?

LYR 299K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 29 June 1972.

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