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SYA 213R

1976 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,781 mi
Last recorded17,781 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYA 213R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,781 miles

nearside outer side sill corroding

offside and nearside front steps corroding

offside front flooring corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2015 17,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded side panel (5.2.6)

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

offside front flooring corroding

nearside outer side sill corroding

offside and nearside front steps corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2014 16,092 miles

nearside inner step corroding

nearside outer side sill corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,192 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 15,189 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,888 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 13,877 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 112,895 miles

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

front ball joints at poor angle due to suspension modifacation

Fail 14 Jul 2011 112,887 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front ball joints at poor angle due to suspension modifacation

Pass 9 Jul 2010 8,582 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 8,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,421 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jul 2008 99,609 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion o/s inner sill

corrosion o/s/r floor near battery

n/s and o/s engine mount bushes worn

Fail 30 Jun 2008 99,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion o/s inner sill

corrosion o/s/r floor near battery

n/s and o/s engine mount bushes worn

Pass 2 Jul 2007 96,581 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 93,780 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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SYA 213R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,262 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SYA 213R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SYA 213R registered?

SYA 213R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 September 1976.

Is SYA 213R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYA 213R shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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