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YHT 691J

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,399 mi
Last recorded66,399 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHT 691J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 66,399 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 66,391 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 62,794 miles

Rear cv boots split

Slight exhaust blow.

Small splits in front balljoint covers.

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

Fail 14 May 2016 62,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear cv boots split

Small splits in front balljoint covers.

Pass 9 May 2015 59,954 miles

Heat exchangers rusty.

Rear cv boots split.

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

Pass 19 May 2014 57,925 miles

Heat exchangers rusty.

Rear cv boots split.

Fail 16 May 2014 57,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Heat exchangers rusty.

Rear cv boots split.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,868 miles

center 'x' member slighty corroded

heat exchangers corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,849 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre 'x' member slight corrosion

heat exchangers corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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YHT 691J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YHT 691J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YHT 691J registered?

YHT 691J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 August 1970.

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