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C34 TPB

1986 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,671 mi
Last recorded47,671 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van62,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC34 TPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 47,671 miles

Under & upper body corroding in places

Pass 5 Mar 2022 46,047 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Offside front corner bumper trim getting loose

Offside front wheel bearing noise and roughness when rotated (Just meets pass criteria)

Underbody corroding in places

Pass 17 Mar 2021 45,201 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 44,734 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,100 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 43,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 42,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 40,473 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,444 miles

EXHAUST FIXINGS MISSING

N/S HEAD LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

Fail 7 Mar 2016 37,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST FIXINGS MISSING

N/S HEAD LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

Pass 23 Feb 2015 35,066 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 35,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 32,689 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2014 32,689 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,289 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

air intake noise slightly noisy

nearside rear tyre under inflated

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle has been modified in many areas & is not in standard condition

Fail 4 Mar 2013 25,289 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle has been modified in many areas & is not in standard condition

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,213 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 26,037 miles

all brake flexi hose ferrules in poor condition †rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2005 26,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake flexi hose ferrules in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

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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C34 TPB is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 62,678 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 C34 TPB, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C34 TPB is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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