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VYT 254M

1974 Volkswagen Camper Van

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,521 mi
Last recorded37,521 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van45,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYT 254M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,521 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight play in steering idler

Fail 19 Oct 2010 31,464 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

has slight play in steering idle

Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,590 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

offside front floor pan corroded

slighyt play in steering idler

Fail 15 Jun 2009 29,542 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2008 25,932 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 25,641 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 19,693 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 19,457 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 May 2006 10,438 miles

rear flex brake hoses retaining clips missing

slight leak from steering box

Fail 4 May 2006 10,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear flex brake hoses retaining clips missing

slight leak from steering box

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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VYT 254M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VYT 254M, 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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VYT 254M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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