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YFX 739Y

1982 Volkswagen Camping

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,686 mi
Last recorded65,686 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camping59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFX 739Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 65,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 65,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 65,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 63,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 60,461 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 60,459 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 60,454 miles

Central Front Steering rack insecure rack mounting rubbers worn allowing excessive movement of steering rack (2.2.B.1a)

Emissions not tested vehicle running rough no idle (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,381 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

play in steering rack mount bushes

Fail 31 Mar 2017 59,380 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

play in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,104 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 58,006 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering/suspension joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,105 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 57,104 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,480 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,335 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,831 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,872 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 54,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,912 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 52,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,625 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 51,625 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 51,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,279 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 50,279 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 49,370 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 49,370 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camping?

Based on 1,661 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
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YFX 739Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 59,688 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 Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFX 739Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camping typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YFX 739Y registered?

YFX 739Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 6 September 1982.

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The MOT history for YFX 739Y shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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