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YJD 349T

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,447 mi
Last recorded40,447 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJD 349T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 40,447 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 40,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,400 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 40,400 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,265 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear cv boot split & deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,980 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 39,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,963 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s outer sill slight corrosion

o/s inner sill slight corrosion

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,329 miles

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

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

offside front inner sill slight corrosion

offside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 28 Sep 2010 36,329 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front inner sill slight corrosion

offside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,715 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 26,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,148 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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YJD 349T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJD 349T, 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 YJD 349T registered?

YJD 349T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 2 October 1978.

Is YJD 349T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJD 349T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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