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A136 TBW

1984 Volkswagen Campervan

Cream Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,458 mi
Last recorded136,458 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Campervan83,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA136 TBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 136,458 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 135,450 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 135,439 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill not welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill not welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 135,357 miles

Front roll bar link bushes perished

corrosion on inner sills

tie bar front bushes perished

Fail 14 Jun 2021 135,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on inner sills

tie bar front bushes perished

Pass 13 Sep 2018 134,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 133,056 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 133,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 132,217 miles

all 4 tyres cracking and perrishing

front springs rusting

Pass 7 Apr 2015 131,586 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING AND PERRISHING

Fail 10 Apr 2014 130,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 10 Apr 2014 130,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front and n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 8 Jun 2013 302,286 miles

All tyres perishing

Slight play nearside front track rod end

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jun 2013 302,272 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres perishing

Battery warning light flashing

Slight play nearside front track rod end

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 297,579 miles

has been undersilled

Fail 23 Jul 2012 297,579 miles

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

has been undersilled

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,143 miles

both headlamp taped flat beam patterns

Fail 4 Jun 2007 29,143 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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A136 TBW is a 1984 Volkswagen Campervan in Cream with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 83,341 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A136 TBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A136 TBW is a 1984 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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