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RYL 42R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,836 mi
Last recorded84,836 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYL 42R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 84,836 miles

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,780 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,312 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,745 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stone chip in screen

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,403 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,374 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,374 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 66,409 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tow bar removed,corrosion still in cross member

Fail 5 Jun 2009 66,400 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,008 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 63,991 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 61,080 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 61,080 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RYL 42R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RYL 42R, 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 RYL 42R registered?

RYL 42R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 July 1977.

Is RYL 42R safe to buy?

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