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LYT 791K

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (11 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate45.8%

Mileage

50,579 mi
Last recorded50,579 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYT 791K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 50,579 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 50,567 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,230 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty not working with ignition off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Some previous welding repairs

Fail 8 Jun 2021 50,196 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty not working with ignition off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,929 miles

Slight play in the steering arms

Some previous welding repairs

Fail 13 Jul 2017 47,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Slight binding of brake

Some general previous welding repairs

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2017 47,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Slight binding of brake

Some general previous welding repairs

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2015 47,765 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 46,946 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion around rear of vehicle under rear lights, covered in tape. does not affect brakes or steering- no tow bar fitted.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NSF door poor condition

NSF step corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OS and NS Rear shock absorbers corroded but not leaking

OS and NS front windscreen uprights corroded

OS and NS rear drive shaft gaiters deteiorated

OSF Floor pan corroded

OSF brake hose cleaned and greased

OSF wing/body corroded- repaired with Duct tape

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 46,944 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Corrosion on os front wing covered in duct tape

Floor pan corroded OS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OSF brake hose has been cleaned and greased

OSR + NSR drive shaft gaiter split

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

drivers door excessively corroded

nearside steering track rod corroded

offside steering track rod corroded

Fail 25 May 2011 46,933 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

drivers door excessively corroded

nearside steering track rod corroded

offside steering track rod corroded

Fail 27 May 2010 46,919 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Front floor sections have been repaired from inside leaving previously corroded panels exposed

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

os and ns rear drive shaft cv joint gaiters split/damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,886 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 46,878 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 46,875 miles

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear cv boot split outer

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,353 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 46,347 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 46,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear driveshaft outer boot split

Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,619 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 45,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,577 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 43,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 38,796 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 38,725 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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LYT 791K is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.

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 LYT 791K, 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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LYT 791K is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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