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VYN 139M

1974 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,437 mi
Last recorded34,437 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van45,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYN 139M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 34,437 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 34,206 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,855 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 33,855 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross-member x2 (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported To rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis near bumper (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 33,851 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan above cylinder. (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear metal pipe. (3.6.B.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake compensator mounting on chassis rail. cross member corroded. (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (axle mount) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/axle tube (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/axle tube. (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe insecure pipe insecure in engine bay. (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot insecure

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner cv boot insecure

Offside Rear Outer cv boot insecure

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded by engine mounting.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear hub nut retaining devises (split pins) missing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,618 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,458 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 32,458 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,308 miles

front brakes sticking

rear brakes sticking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 32,306 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes sticking

rear brakes sticking

Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,867 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 31,823 miles

Centre Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise all vehicle at rear body work heavily repaired

advise hand brake travel high reserve travel left

advise nearside front plus offside front brake disc back plates heavily corroded

advise nearside front plus offside front inner wheel arches heavily repaired and under sealed

advise nearside front wing mirror missing

advise offside front plus nearside front doors corroded at bottom

advise offside front wheel has a slight brake bind

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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VYN 139M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VYN 139M, 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.

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VYN 139M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 4 June 1974.

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