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YTE 988D

1966 Volkswagen Camper Van

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

50,546 mi
Last recorded50,546 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Camper Van48,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTE 988D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1966
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,546 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,976 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seatbelt twisted

Vehicle chassis corroded heavily all over

Fail 18 Nov 2015 47,974 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both inop stuck on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached chassic mounting torn away (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired arms rubbing on subframe at rear (2.4.A.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.2.6)

Front brakepipes twisted slightly

Nearside Front seatbelt twisted

engine oil leak

vehicle chassic corroaded heavily all over

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,561 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 46,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 44,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,936 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 43,575 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 42,719 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 42,710 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,570 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 54,534 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,694 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 40,670 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,139 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 40,139 miles

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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YTE 988D is a 1966 Volkswagen Camper Van in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 48,310 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 YTE 988D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YTE 988D registered?

YTE 988D is a 1966 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 20 October 1966.

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