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YKJ 624S

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,364 mi
Last recorded70,364 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKJ 624S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 70,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,307 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Non std fuel filler cap fitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 67,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,477 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,913 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 62,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,326 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,751 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 56,568 miles

o/s/f seat belt freying

registration plate light dim

slight hand brake travel

slight play in all wheel bearings

surface rust on front suspension

Fail 29 Dec 2014 56,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f seat belt freying

registration plate light dim

slight hand brake travel

slight play in all wheel bearings

surface rust on front suspension

Pass 14 May 2012 55,617 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 55,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside front wiper has slight split

offside rear tyre just starting to scrub on edges

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2011 52,182 miles

engine oil leaks

nearside front tyre scrubbing

play in both steering track rod inner joints

Fail 10 May 2010 51,434 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bad running on engine/misfiring exhaust baffles rattling

body rust & rusting at f jacking points not effecting structure

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 May 2010 51,434 miles

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

Oil leak

bad running on engine/misfiring exhaust baffles rattling

body rust & rusting at f jacking points not effecting structure

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Fail 13 May 2009 48,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 48,573 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2008 45,588 miles

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch and n/s/f inner wheel arch

oil leak

play in steering box

play o/s/f & o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 5 Mar 2007 39,702 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s wheel arch rust n/s/ wiper start split

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,702 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s wheel arch rust n/s/ wiper start split

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,675 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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YKJ 624S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YKJ 624S, 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 YKJ 624S registered?

YKJ 624S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 3 July 1978.

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The MOT history for YKJ 624S shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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