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TAE 495S

1978 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,996 mi
Last recorded32,996 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Campervan29,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAE 495S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 32,996 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside & nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion of offside & nearside sill sections,offside front cab step panel,offside front outrigger/jacking point,door panel lower sections & general bodywork corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lamp faded on position,stop & indicator lens sections (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 32,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system blowing on joints & tail pipe to silencer insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension axle beam excessively corroded on offside & nearside end sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged drivers seat belt webbing excessively deteriorated (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension offside & nearside chassis sections corroded around torsion bar tube attachments (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades excessively deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc faces corroded as vehicle has been left standing for sometime (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion of offside & nearside sill sections,offside front cab step panel, offside front outrigger/jacking point,door lower sections & general corrosion of bodywork (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lamp lens faded on position,stop & indicator lamp sections (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,340 miles

Offside Front door tread area corroded

Offside Rear tyre wall splitting

both rear inner and outer sills rusty

offside front chassis leg and inner wing rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2017 30,340 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front door tread area corroded

Offside Rear tyre wall splitting

Pass 4 Jul 2015 29,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2014 24,048 miles

front tyres cracking on sidewall

marks on windscreen

Fail 18 Dec 2013 28,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres cracking on sidewall

marks on windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2012 26,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2011 25,081 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 25,080 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,924 miles

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

rust to inner sills, chassis, axle and general underside....

Fail 9 Feb 2010 23,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

out of fuel no brakes tested.....

rust to all inner wheel arches, steps, pans, outriggers and general underside...

FAIL ITEM rear foglight not fitted .....

FAIL ITEMS corrosion is to n/s and o/s/ front inner wheel arches to seat an d belt mounts to steps....

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,565 miles

rust to inner sills to pans, fuel lines, steps, wheel arches, x members and general underside...

Fail 13 Feb 2009 23,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rust to inner sills to pans, fuel lines, steps, wheel arches, x members and general underside...

Fail 22 Jan 2009 23,565 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

rust to inner outter sills fuel lines, pans, wheel arches and general underside....

corrosion is to steps, seat belts mounts front and rear outriggers,inner wheel arches, axle mounts

Pass 16 Feb 2008 20,907 miles

door step areas corroded and weld repairs

exhaust corroded

floor areas weld repairs and corrosion

front inner wheel arches weld repairs and corrosion

front subframe weld repairs

nearside rear back plate shield damaged

oil leak

rear inner sills wewld repairs and corrosion

remold tyres fitted and starting to split

sill areas fillewr repairs

Fail 16 Feb 2008 20,907 miles

sill areas fillewr repairs

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

door step areas corroded and weld repairs

exhaust corroded

floor areas weld repairs and corrosion

front inner wheel arches weld repairs and corrosion

front subframe weld repairs

nearside rear back plate shield damaged

oil leak

rear inner sills wewld repairs and corrosion

remold tyres fitted and starting to split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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TAE 495S is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 29,507 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAE 495S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TAE 495S is a 1978 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 24 June 1978.

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