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VYO 738M

1974 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

14,266 mi
Last recorded14,266 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van45,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYO 738M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 14,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

drivers seat in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2017 13,707 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 13,237 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 13,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 13,067 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s seat has worn cushion

Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,046 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,746 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 11,746 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,035 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 9,194 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 5,327 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge..

o/s/f sill /floor holed and corroded not within perscribed area..

Fail 16 Feb 2009 5,327 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge..

o/s/f sill /floor holed and corroded not within perscribed area..

Pass 18 Dec 2007 97,595 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 97,595 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 91,092 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 91,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 88,005 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
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VYO 738M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VYO 738M, 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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What year was VYO 738M registered?

VYO 738M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 16 July 1974.

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