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485 YPU

1961 Volkswagen Van

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,687 mi
Last recorded14,687 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration485 YPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 14,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

no wipers fitted at time of test (opening windscreen)

Fail 15 May 2017 14,687 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

no wipers fitted at time of test (opening windscreen)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 14,652 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,398 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 14,398 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear hub seals leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering box showing signs of weeping.

steering box showing slight play.

steering damper showing signs of weeping.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,596 miles

front registration plate discolouring

fuel pipes slightly corroded

steering box has slight fluid weep

steering box sounds slightly noisey when operated

steering damper slightly damp

Fail 18 Sep 2009 13,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front registration plate discolouring

fuel pipes slightly corroded

steering box has slight fluid weep

steering box sounds slightly noisey when operated

steering damper slightly damp

Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate discolouring

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Steering box has slight play

Steering box weeping

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 12,934 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate discolouring

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has slight play

Steering box weeping

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 12,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,124 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 11,936 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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485 YPU is a 1961 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 485 YPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 65 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 485 YPU registered?

485 YPU is a 1961 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 September 1961.

Is 485 YPU safe to buy?

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