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RYM 54L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,471 mi
Last recorded57,471 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYM 54L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,471 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hat/floral necklace hanging from interior mirror ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on interior mirror ()

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 56,185 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,075 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 53,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 51,701 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 51,701 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,884 miles

engine oil leak

front suspension/steering and floor sprayed with grease/underseal no apparant faults

grease seaping out around o/s/r outer drive shaft

n/s/f seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2011 46,691 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 43,286 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 42,390 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 42,321 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,409 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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RYM 54L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYM 54L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYM 54L registered?

RYM 54L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 May 1973.

Is RYM 54L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYM 54L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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