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YLX 519H

1970 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,645 mi
Last recorded13,645 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLX 519H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 13,645 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 13,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 13,627 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 13,627 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 12,908 miles

has slight play at steering pivot

Fail 19 Feb 2015 12,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

has slight play at steering pivot

Fail 15 Jul 2014 12,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre steering pivot has slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2014 12,882 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre steering pivot has slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2013 11,813 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 11,813 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 10,254 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 10,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,806 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 9,806 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 9,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,673 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,863 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 7,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 3,705 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 3,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

driveshaft bolt missing o/s/r

Pass 29 Jun 2006 1,779 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 1,779 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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YLX 519H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YLX 519H, 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 YLX 519H registered?

YLX 519H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 February 1970.

Is YLX 519H safe to buy?

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