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YKY 810T

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,414 mi
Last recorded91,414 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKY 810T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,678 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,936 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,658 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,234 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 87,217 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 86,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 85,311 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 85,294 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 84,408 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 81,587 miles

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

Rear axle starting to rust

Fail 21 May 2009 81,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear axle starting to rust

Fail 13 May 2008 80,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre has damage to the inside tread

Pass 10 May 2007 77,754 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 77,748 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 76,108 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 76,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member has slight corrosion

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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YKY 810T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 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 YKY 810T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKY 810T registered?

YKY 810T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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