CarVerify

Free Car Check

VYF 759M

1974 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,774 mi
Last recorded74,774 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van45,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYF 759M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear bumber slight corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2012 74,773 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear bumber slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

steering wheel cover loose

Fail 13 Oct 2011 72,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres unevenly worn

bumpers poor condition

discs worn

front pads poor condition

play in steering

steering wheel cover insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2010 70,975 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 70,966 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,272 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 68,265 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,147 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 65,147 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,668 miles

All brake pipes except new one slightly corroded.Many welded patches on vehicle.

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2007 61,667 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All brake pipes except new one slightly corroded.Many welded patches etc on vehicle.

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2006 58,776 miles

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
Full Volkswagen Camper Van reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VYF 759M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 45,017 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 VYF 759M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VYF 759M?

You can check the full history of VYF 759M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VYF 759M registered?

VYF 759M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 26 March 1974.

Is VYF 759M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYF 759M shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VYF 759M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VYF 759M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.