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SYV 440S

1977 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

38,378 mi
Last recorded38,378 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Campervan52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYV 440S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,378 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 38,378 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,333 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 38,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,786 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 37,786 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,605 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 36,605 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 32,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 29,757 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 29,752 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Unable to check emissions.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 29,080 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear outer cv boot

Fail 25 Nov 2011 290,890 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear outer cv boot

Pass 11 May 2010 29,072 miles

minor corrosion on front jacking poin/floor pan areas

n/s/f door step corroded

n/s/r outer cv boot split

seat belt mounting areas corroded

slight play in n/s/f & n/s/r wheel bearings

surface corrosion on rear chassis & floorpan

Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,957 miles

corrosion around seat belt reel areas

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

surface rust under vehicle on floor pan & chassis areas.

Fail 22 May 2008 28,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front axle heavily corroded

general surface corrosion patches under vehicle

n & o/s rear brake flexy brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s/f door step corroded under car

n/s/r outer c.v. boot split

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2008 28,682 miles

front axle heavily corroded

general surface corrosion patches under vehicle

n & o/s rear brake flexy brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s/f door step corroded under car

n/s/r outer c.v. boot split

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2007 28,522 miles

n/s/f axle tube/mounting area corroded

n/s/r driveshaft gaitor split

o/s/f brake hose corroded

o/s/f seatbelt/seat mounting area corroded

play evident in front wheel bearings

rear floorpan/valance corroded

Fail 21 May 2007 28,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, 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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion evident on o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion evident on rear floorpan/valance area

n/s/f axle tube/mounting corroded

n/s/r driveshaft outer gaitor split

o/s/f seatbelt mounting area corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 18 May 2006 28,208 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 28,208 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front bump stop missing

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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SYV 440S is a 1977 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYV 440S, 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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SYV 440S is a 1977 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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