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TUD 818P

1976 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

80,757 mi
Last recorded80,757 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van48,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUD 818P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 80,757 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 79,224 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 78,188 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 75,708 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 75,702 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 73,464 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 708,888 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 708,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,427 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,183 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 70,148 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,580 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 67,580 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,341 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 67,341 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 67,321 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,546 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion development in chassis and exisiting repairs \clearance on front bump stops to suspension\osr tyre inner tread wear and bald\s;light play in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,630 miles

chassis for slight corrosion and repairschassis cross memers slightly corroded\slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 May 2012 65,625 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

general underside of vehicle condition poor

play detected at steering wheel\corrosion and repairs to front axle\chassis for corrosion and repairs\chassis crossmembers for corrosion and repairs\slight play in rear wheel bearings\play and condition of front steering swivels and seals

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,647 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 64,645 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,288 miles

interior mirror missing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake hose insecurely mounted

Fail 8 Jul 2010 63,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

interior mirror missing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake hose insecurely mounted

Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,286 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2006 63,286 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 63,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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TUD 818P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 48,857 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TUD 818P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TUD 818P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 8 June 1976.

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