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UMP 961S

1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,107 mi
Last recorded27,107 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper24,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMP 961S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 27,107 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 26,028 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 24,636 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 24,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,151 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 23,139 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,480 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 21,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,799 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 19,793 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,759 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 17,757 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 11,468 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 11,468 miles

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.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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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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