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TAM 995J

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

29,570 mi
Last recorded29,570 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAM 995J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 29,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg badly corroded and holed in centre of v section (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger to chassis corroded and holed either side (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair plate is only welded on three sides and not all four (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate corroded away where brake cable is fixed to backplate , backplate is corroded all over (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion front panel to floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe between caliper and flexi pipe slightly kinked on ends by unions from being made too short (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor heel-board corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear parking brake much lower than nearside rear

Rear Outer both c.v. boots badly split and perished

Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 27,339 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 27,329 miles

Offside Front Axle beam modified and seriously weakened corroded (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 26,667 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 26,667 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,975 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 24,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,629 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion in nearside rear floor and sill closing panel

Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,309 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 209,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front bottom inner arches holed

rear pannel behind bumper holed

Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion o/s/f foot well

Fail 20 Jun 2008 15,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 12,750 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking slightly

offside rear brake backplate heavily corroded but not excessive

Fail 5 Mar 2007 12,637 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre perished and slight cracking in sidewall and tread

offside rear brake back plate corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Mar 2006 7,960 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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TAM 995J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 TAM 995J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TAM 995J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 October 1970.

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