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TPF 786X

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

62,120 mi
Last recorded62,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPF 786X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 62,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Slight corrosion in prescribed & non prescribed areas.

Fail 24 Jun 2020 62,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Slight corrosion in prescribed & non prescribed areas.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,896 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

Fail 5 Jun 2019 60,895 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

Pass 17 May 2018 59,716 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 59,716 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 57,968 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 57,669 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member not welded correctly (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion under door sill corrdoded (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion under door sill corrdoded (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded center inner floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded ( upper ) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded, lower (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger jacking point corroded front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing worn bearings causing excessive wheel camber and bearing movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch corroded and upper arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger jacking point corroded on front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger jacking point corroded on front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake discs pitted but not scored or seriously weakened

Offside Rear inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 12 May 2016 54,477 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 54,438 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all indecaters (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam main beam fails to remain on when switched (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative tell tale light only works one side (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding on (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,214 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front wheels stiff to turn

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2014 48,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,215 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 48,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,422 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 47,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,833 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s rear driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 21 Jul 2010 46,833 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s rear driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,929 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,159 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 37,158 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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TPF 786X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 56,135 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TPF 786X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TPF 786X is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 February 1982.

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