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BYU 203H

1970 Volkswagen Campervan

Grey Petrol 2110cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,504 mi
Last recorded42,504 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Campervan42,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYU 203H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,110cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 42,504 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jul 2021 42,504 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,858 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 40,802 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 39,478 miles

engine mount corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 39,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine mount corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,608 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,363 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 33,358 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,035 miles

Battery insecure

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 31,035 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

horn operation poor (coloumn crossing circuit)

play steering and suspension

rust forming underside on and near perscribed areas

suspension modified

Fail 3 Aug 2009 29,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

horn operation poor (coloumn crossing circuit)

play steering and suspension

rust forming underside on and near perscribed areas

suspension modified

Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,916 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 10,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear drive sharft bolts missing

Pass 12 Jul 2007 5,588 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 37 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 35 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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BYU 203H is a 1970 Volkswagen Campervan in Grey with a 2,110cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 42,160 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYU 203H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BYU 203H is a 1970 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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