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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
no wipers fitted at time of test (opening windscreen)
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)
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)
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)
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
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.
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?
Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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