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YBK 226V

1979 Volkswagen Campervan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

14,802 mi
Last recorded14,802 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Campervan47,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBK 226V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 14,802 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 14,802 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 14,696 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 14,696 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 13,401 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 13,401 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 12,145 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 12,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 12,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Front puncture in tyre

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,296 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 8,939 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 4,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres rubbing on axle in full lock.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Sep 2010 4,557 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres rubbing on axle in full lock.

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 2,027 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 550 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 463 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 268 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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YBK 226V is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 47,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBK 226V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YBK 226V registered?

YBK 226V is a 1979 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 24 October 1979.

Is YBK 226V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBK 226V shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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