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TLW 727M

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,992 mi
Last recorded8,992 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLW 727M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 8,992 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 8,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 5,691 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 5,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 4,739 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 4,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 3,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 2,300 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 2,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 87 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,442 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 97,288 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,430 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 96,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 94,352 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 94,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 92,422 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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TLW 727M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 TLW 727M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TLW 727M registered?

TLW 727M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 19 November 1973.

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