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A500 TGO

1983 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,764 mi
Last recorded58,764 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 TGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 58,764 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 2,342 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 2,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sliding door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,160 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper 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 21 Jun 2014 94,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2014 94,630 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advise handbrake adjustment

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing

n/s lower door corroded

nsf tyre wearing inner edge 185 14C 102/100 event

suspect slight play in nsr wheel bearing

suspect slight play in steering column top bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 133,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 83,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,857 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

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

n/s/f wiper blade split.on end.

n/s/foot step corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 80,767 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

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

n/s/f wiper blade split.on end.

n/s/foot step corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 80,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

noise from nearside rear driveshaft

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jun 2010 80,305 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

noise from nearside rear driveshaft

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,377 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 78,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 78,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 78,035 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 72,449 miles

hb cables cracked

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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A500 TGO is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 63,358 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 A500 TGO, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A500 TGO is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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