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BYN 986H

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,445 mi
Last recorded34,445 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYN 986H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 34,445 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,407 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,986 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body and body corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 33,582 miles

front beam corroding

oil leak

under body repaires and undersealed

Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,517 miles

oil leak

under body corrosion

under body repaires

Fail 28 Nov 2012 33,496 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front panel inner sill panel rusted holed n/s o/s centre

n/s o/s sills weak rusty

n/s rear outer cv gaiter split

o/s front wheel arch rusty very weak

steering box worn free play in steering

water inside headlamp lenes

Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,225 miles

rear suspension bump stops worn

sills rusty weak holed in places

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wheel arches rusty weak

body chassis rusty in places

centre steering idler worn

clutch pedal pad worn

n/s o/s front inner pannel rusty holed

Fail 25 Nov 2011 31,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wheel arches rusty weak

body chassis rusty in places

centre steering idler worn

clutch pedal pad worn

n/s o/s front inner pannel rusty holed

rear suspension bump stops worn

sills rusty weak holed in places

Pass 3 Dec 2010 30,282 miles

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

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

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

front +rear wheel arches rusty very weak

n/s inner front pannel rusty

o/s outer sill rusty weak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 30,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

front +rear wheel arches rusty very weak

n/s inner front pannel rusty

o/s outer sill rusty weak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,283 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 25,283 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,640 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

extension under body repairs

steering box damp

Fail 21 Mar 2009 24,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

floor pan corroded and holed

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering box and joints

steering box damp

Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,079 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 20,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 15,235 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,235 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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BYN 986H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYN 986H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BYN 986H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 May 1970.

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