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TNU 701X

1982 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,658 mi
Last recorded81,658 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van64,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNU 701X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,658 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 81,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 79,780 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,807 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack mounts (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 76,911 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack mounts (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,128 miles

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,036 miles

Oil leak

Slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 68,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,352 miles

Front valence corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 24 Apr 2014 65,346 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front valance behind bumper corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,619 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,305 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front brake binding not alowing free rotation of wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f brake tight

Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,241 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,682 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 60,680 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,489 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 59,489 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 56,738 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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TNU 701X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 64,187 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 TNU 701X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TNU 701X registered?

TNU 701X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is TNU 701X safe to buy?

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