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YTA 416L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,848 mi
Last recorded94,848 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper61,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 416L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,848 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,231 miles

Light surface rust to chassis.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,185 miles

underside in need of rust protection

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,253 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 92,353 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,674 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 89,626 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight general corrosion on floor

offside front brake binding,slight

Pass 7 Aug 2010 86,366 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,928 miles

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 10 Jul 2008 82,633 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 82,611 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,013 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 82,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 79,956 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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YTA 416L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 61,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTA 416L, 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 53 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 YTA 416L registered?

YTA 416L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is YTA 416L safe to buy?

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