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YCJ 600T

1979 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,344 mi
Last recorded50,344 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 246,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCJ 600T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2010 50,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,943 miles

corrosion to a holes near o/s/f+ n/s/f inner door steps. corrosion to holes both front outrigger- jacking points.

corrosion to holes both outer sills. n/s/f bottom ball joint boot split + slight play.

handbrake travel.travel in foot brake + slightly spongy. n/s/r service brake performance could be better strong advise full brake inspection/ service.

play in steering idler arm on front axle. slight rear light interaction.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 46,943 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to a holes near o/s/f+ n/s/f inner door steps. corrosion to holes both front outrigger- jacking points.

corrosion to holes both outer sills. n/s/f bottom ball joint boot split + slight play.

handbrake travel.travel in foot brake + slightly spongy. n/s/r service brake performance could be better strong advise full brake inspection/ service.

play in steering idler arm on front axle. slight rear light interaction.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,094 miles

corrosion to a hole n/s/f + o/s/f sructure rail behind front bumper. corrosion to holes both front out- riggers.corrosion to holes o/s outer sill.

cut in outside wall of n/s/f tyre. slight play in both front botom ball joints. slight rear light interaction. travel in foot brake.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 44,094 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to a hole n/s/f + o/s/f sructure rail behind front bumper. corrosion to holes both front out- riggers.corrosion to holes o/s outer sill.

cut in outside wall of n/s/f tyre. slight play in both front botom ball joints. slight rear light interaction. travel in foot brake.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,132 miles

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

play in both front seats, travel in handbrake.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,993 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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YCJ 600T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 46,943 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YCJ 600T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YCJ 600T registered?

YCJ 600T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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