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YTA 153E

1980 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,010 mi
Last recorded72,010 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van51,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 153E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,010 miles

various corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2012 71,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr hub minor leak

rear body corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,517 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 70,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2007 70,490 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 70,490 miles

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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YTA 153E is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 51,460 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTA 153E, 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 46 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 YTA 153E registered?

YTA 153E is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is YTA 153E safe to buy?

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