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YFY 523

1963 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

36,704 mi
Last recorded36,704 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Transporter36,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFY 523
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 36,704 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 36,703 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Braking system leaking reservoir area (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,630 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 36,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 36,624 miles

areas of advanced corrosion

steering box noisey when steering rocked

Fail 24 May 2012 36,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

areas of advanced corrosion

steering box noisey when steering rocked

Fail 5 Aug 2009 36,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 36,433 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,722 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,602 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 35,602 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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YFY 523 is a 1963 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 36,078 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFY 523, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 63 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YFY 523 registered?

YFY 523 is a 1963 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 1963.

Is YFY 523 safe to buy?

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