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YAA 852V

1980 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,026 mi
Last recorded18,026 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Campervan39,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAA 852V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 18,026 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 17,008 miles

centre cross member corroded in non-prescribed area

Fail 18 Jun 2018 17,008 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

centre cross member corroded in non-prescribed area

Pass 4 Jul 2017 16,777 miles

centre cross member slightly corroded in non-prescribed area

Fail 4 Jul 2017 16,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

centre cross member slightly corroded in non-prescribed area

Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,494 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cross member/chassis corroded in non-prescribed area

Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,774 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre cross member corroded in non-prescribed area

Pass 26 Jul 2014 15,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

vehicle undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2014 15,304 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2012 15,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play n/s/r & o/s/f w/bearing & n/s/l ball joint

Pass 8 Mar 2010 8,125 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 97,032 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 97,032 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 88,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 82,467 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 82,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b) DANGEROUS

no brake test dangerouse axle

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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YAA 852V is a 1980 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 39,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YAA 852V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YAA 852V registered?

YAA 852V is a 1980 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 11 January 1980.

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