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YBW 409M

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,032 mi
Last recorded30,032 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBW 409M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ns front lower balljoint boot cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,577 miles

all ball joint cover split

Fail 6 Aug 2011 29,560 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

all ball joint cover split

Pass 12 Oct 2006 229,043 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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YBW 409M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBW 409M, 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.

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What year was YBW 409M registered?

YBW 409M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 3 September 1973.

Is YBW 409M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBW 409M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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