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UYY 158S

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,913 mi
Last recorded51,913 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYY 158S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,536 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,096 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,301 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,758 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 48,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,546 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 46,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,582 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 46,571 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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UYY 158S is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYY 158S, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UYY 158S registered?

UYY 158S is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 2 February 1979.

Is UYY 158S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYY 158S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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