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UYU 169S

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

91,552 mi
Last recorded91,552 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYU 169S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,552 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front axle on offside has slight corrosion.

front valance corroded around windscreen and wiper arms.

offside rear underside of sill holed and rusted

oil leak

slight play in steering idler.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 91,552 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front axle on offside has slight corrosion.

front valance corroded around windscreen and wiper arms.

offside rear underside of sill holed and rusted

oil leak

slight play in steering idler.

Pass 15 May 2014 91,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery tray slightly corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch slight corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 91,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery tray slightly corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch slight corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery holding area excessively corroded.

front axle frame slightly corroded.

loading door excessively corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 91,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery holding area excessively corroded.

front axle frame slightly corroded.

loading door excessively corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 90,163 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 90,163 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,099 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 88,213 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 88,213 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 86,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/R indicator lens cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Fail 2 May 2008 86,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/R indicator lens cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2007 88,039 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 88,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 76,697 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 76,687 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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UYU 169S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 53,480 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UYU 169S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UYU 169S registered?

UYU 169S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 30 January 1978.

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