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YBF 623M

1974 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

360 mi
Last recorded360 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van45,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBF 623M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 360 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 357 miles

Central Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 86,933 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 86,933 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 83,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 76,175 miles

Oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2006 75,450 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 75,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

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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YBF 623M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YBF 623M, 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 YBF 623M registered?

YBF 623M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 24 April 1974.

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