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TGC 891L

1995 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

White Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

16,447 mi
Last recorded16,447 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 891L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 16,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 15,307 miles

Front steering pivot has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 15,273 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front steering pivot has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 14,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer sill some corrosion

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

headlights slight discolour

Fail 8 Aug 2017 14,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Steering box insecure noise on working steering wheel (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer sill some corrosion

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 13,781 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 13,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,213 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides front step areas corroded outside presribed area

near side mirror damaged

near side rear tyre perrished

Fail 23 Apr 2015 12,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides front step areas corroded outside presribed area

near side mirror damaged

near side rear tyre perrished

Pass 3 Feb 2014 11,455 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides front chassis/foot wells corroded outside prescribed area

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,952 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition & has a slight leak

heavy corrosion to both front foot steps

Fail 18 Jul 2012 9,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition & has a slight leak

heavy corrosion to both front foot steps

Pass 21 Jul 2011 8,729 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface corrosion to underbody panels

Pass 21 Jul 2010 7,602 miles

vehicle coroded and welded throughout,steering and suspension worn,steering damper weeping,exhaust poor condition,headlamps kick ups taped.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 7,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 7,191 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

vehicle extensively welded underneath

Fail 30 Jun 2009 7,104 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

vehicle extensively welded underneath

Pass 10 Jul 2008 6,669 miles

headlight converters fitted

n/s/f brake pipe greased

rear flexi ends rusted

Pass 21 Jun 2007 5,768 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 4,744 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 4,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

rear brake hoses furrells coroded.steering and †suspension worn and coroded.

Fail 23 May 2006 4,673 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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TGC 891L is a 1995 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in White with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGC 891L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 31 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TGC 891L is a 1995 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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