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C166 TEW

1986 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,525 mi
Last recorded118,525 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC166 TEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 118,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 118,524 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 118,161 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 117,486 miles

froot screen washers poor but still providing sufficient water

Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,563 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 116,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 114,979 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 114,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,572 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 113,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,343 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 109,533 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 109,523 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 108,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,318 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,258 miles

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

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 25 Mar 2011 105,431 miles

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2010 103,901 miles

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 8 Apr 2009 102,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 102,474 miles

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 100,424 miles

rubber petrol pipe at filter perished

Fail 19 Mar 2008 100,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rubber petrol pipe at filter perished

Fail 2 Apr 2007 98,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear section of offside outer sill rusty /weak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 98,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear section of offside outer sill rusty /weak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 96,609 miles

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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C166 TEW is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 80,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C166 TEW, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C166 TEW registered?

C166 TEW is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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