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RYJ 723R

1977 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,249 mi
Last recorded57,249 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Campervan52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYJ 723R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,249 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 57,249 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,886 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 55,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,945 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,317 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 52,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leaks at engine

Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,094 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 50,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,191 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,757 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perrish

n/s/f tyre starting to deteriorate

starting to corrode n/s/f inner wheel arch lining within 30 cm suspension mounts

Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,441 miles

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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RYJ 723R is a 1977 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 52,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYJ 723R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RYJ 723R is a 1977 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 28 March 1977.

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