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YMM 857T

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,120 mi
Last recorded50,120 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMM 857T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2009 50,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,120 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 49,724 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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YMM 857T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YMM 857T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YMM 857T?

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What year was YMM 857T registered?

YMM 857T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is YMM 857T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMM 857T shows 3 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.

Does YMM 857T have outstanding finance?

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