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YFV 774R

1977 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

508,542 mi
Last recorded508,542 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van48,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFV 774R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 508,542 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush top arm (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake pips grease

N/S door step corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leaks

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,733 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 84,713 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

ns front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,878 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,912 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 78,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,238 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 74,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 71,379 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 65,785 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 65,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,339 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,339 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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YFV 774R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 48,402 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 YFV 774R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFV 774R registered?

YFV 774R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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The MOT history for YFV 774R shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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