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TBK 287J

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,686 mi
Last recorded79,686 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 287J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,686 miles

knock and play in steering system

n/s/r hand brake readings slightly weak

o/s/r light lense cracked not showing white light

rear brake imbalance 24%

rear sit belt difficult to operate

sliding door stiff to open

starter motor sticky

stone chips on windscreen

underbody surface corrosion

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,550 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r handbrake reading weak

passenger sliding door stiff

slight handbrake travel

Fail 25 Aug 2015 79,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r handbrake reading weak

passenger sliding door stiff

slight handbrake travel

Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,402 miles

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

slight knock & play in steering drop arm

Fail 12 Sep 2014 79,400 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

slight knock & play in steering drop arm

Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 78,216 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,111 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 77,111 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,666 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

washers poor

Pass 26 Jul 2010 75,267 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 75,267 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TBK 287J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 TBK 287J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TBK 287J is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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