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PYH 127L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

25,582 mi
Last recorded25,582 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYH 127L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 25,582 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 25,573 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 24,755 miles

heavily undersealed repairs present

Fail 11 Apr 2018 24,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

heavily undersealed repairs present

Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,745 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,130 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Apr 2016 22,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 19 May 2015 20,982 miles

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

lots of historical heavily undersealed repairs present

Fail 13 May 2015 20,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

cv boot leak o/s/r

lots of historical heavily undersealed repairs present

Pass 9 May 2014 19,726 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 19,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,672 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 161,472 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 16,147 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front 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)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,037 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 15,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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PYH 127L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYH 127L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYH 127L registered?

PYH 127L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 5 July 1973.

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