MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,107 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake master cylinder cover gaiter split
n/s rear handbrake weak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?
Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UMP 961S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 24,636 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 Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UMP 961S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UMP 961S registered?
UMP 961S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 5 June 1978.
Is UMP 961S safe to buy?
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