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PYW 7R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,667 mi
Last recorded64,667 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYW 7R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2023 64,667 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin rusty (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 64,617 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 63,754 miles

both rear brakes binding very slightly

front chassis corrosion

osf step very rusty

temp repair exhaust

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,686 miles

load valve stiff

metal pipes corroding

slight corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas

some damage on front screen

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,203 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake hose ferruls corroded

front shock absorber top mountings perished

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

light scratching to windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2011 61,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2010 60,814 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 60,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,198 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 59,174 miles

slight oil leak from engine area, but not to excess.

Pass 29 Sep 2005 58,931 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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PYW 7R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 47,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYW 7R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PYW 7R registered?

PYW 7R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 1977.

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