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SLY 913M

1974 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,251 mi
Last recorded93,251 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLY 913M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 93,251 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,175 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front shocks getting weak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 91,127 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front shocks getting weak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,454 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 89,506 miles

slight brake bind o/s/r

slight play n/s inner front track rod end at idler

Pass 20 Jun 2013 88,553 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

many welded patches

underbody covered in undersill

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,394 miles

many welded patches on front

front covered in underseal

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2011 82,702 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 82,702 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 80,256 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 78,064 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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SLY 913M is a 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SLY 913M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SLY 913M registered?

SLY 913M is a 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 13 February 1974.

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The MOT history for SLY 913M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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