MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,996 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front tyres cracking on sidewall
marks on windscreen
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
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
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
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)
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....
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....
rust to inner sills to pans, fuel lines, steps, wheel arches, x members and general underside...
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...
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
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
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
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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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