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SYE 383R

1977 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,165 mi
Last recorded88,165 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van48,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYE 383R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 88,162 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play in centre steering idler arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2016 87,776 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,704 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,319 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 86,280 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 86,280 miles

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

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,131 miles

some play centre steering idler

Fail 28 Jul 2011

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 85,105 miles

play in steering idler

Fail 24 Apr 2007 84,595 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 83,463 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 83,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear drive shaft c/v boots split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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SYE 383R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 48,402 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SYE 383R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SYE 383R registered?

SYE 383R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 26 July 1977.

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