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UJY 461V

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,816 mi
Last recorded86,816 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJY 461V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 86,816 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,755 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,666 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 86,482 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 86,479 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle carrier (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis to subframe (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,420 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,960 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 149,996 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,715 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,995 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,784 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 59,701 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 58,071 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside heat exchanger outer casing corroding & duct pipe missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 58,071 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside heat exchanger outer casing corroding & duct pipe missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 57,912 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 57,117 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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UJY 461V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 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 UJY 461V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UJY 461V registered?

UJY 461V is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 8 October 1979.

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