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TMR 230S

1978 Volkswagen Camper Van

Bronze Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,626 mi
Last recorded14,626 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van53,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMR 230S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 14,626 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 14,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 14,436 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Pass 9 Mar 2016 13,511 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front brake slight bind

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 17 Mar 2015 13,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front brake slight bind

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 16 Oct 2013 13,415 miles

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 13 Oct 2011 13,189 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 13,189 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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TMR 230S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van in Bronze with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 53,480 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 TMR 230S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TMR 230S registered?

TMR 230S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is TMR 230S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMR 230S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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