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YPV 750S

1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,658 mi
Last recorded20,658 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper24,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPV 750S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,658 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,939 miles

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

front tyres cracking on sidewall

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2012 18,938 miles

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

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

both rear tyres begining to split on side walls

Fail 19 Jun 2012 189,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres begining to split on side walls

Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,953 miles

off side seat belt twisted

Fail 8 Mar 2011 15,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

off side seat belt twisted

Fail 10 Jul 2009 15,952 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 15,172 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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YPV 750S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 24,636 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 Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YPV 750S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YPV 750S registered?

YPV 750S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 11 May 1978.

Is YPV 750S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPV 750S shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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