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D753 TDM

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,679 mi
Last recorded146,679 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD753 TDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 146,679 miles

Body corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper small pipe and brake hose Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills, under body, internal O/S sill and N/S lower sliding door runner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All, Front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 146,651 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Body corrosion

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper small pipe and brake hose Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills, under body, internal O/S sill and N/S lower sliding door runner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All, Front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 140,446 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 136,680 miles

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

Nearside outer sill heavily corroded

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 25 May 2018 136,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2018 136,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 136,281 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 135,283 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 135,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 133,647 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 133,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 128,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 125,404 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 125,404 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

dash insecure.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 124,621 miles

1 bolt missing from n/s drive shaft to gear box flange

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s/f floor corroded/holed under floor mat

Fail 14 Mar 2012 124,529 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s drive shaft bolts missing/loose

o/s/f floor corroded/holed under floor mat

Pass 7 Mar 2011 120,911 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 120,091 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2009 119,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 118,086 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 113,090 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 111,151 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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D753 TDM is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 126,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D753 TDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D753 TDM is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 30 May 1987.

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