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TBK 484K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,228 mi
Last recorded56,228 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 484K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 56,228 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 55,733 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 55,697 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 55,091 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 54,277 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 54,277 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 53,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 53,588 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 52,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,195 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 50,497 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perishing on tread pattern

Fail 26 Apr 2017 50,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perishing on tread pattern

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,017 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 50,017 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,348 miles

A little corrosion starting on front axle beam

A little play in offside front lower ball joint

A little play in steering idlers

Some play in steering column bearings

Wipers smear a little

Pass 20 Apr 2013 48,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bit of wear in steering column top bush

steering free play near limit

wipers smear screen a little

Fail 13 Apr 2013 48,619 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bit of wear in steering column top bush

rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewall n\s ando\s

steering free play near limit

wipers smear screen a little

Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,330 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,295 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,918 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 46,824 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 45,877 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 May 2009 45,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,307 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,051 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 43,027 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 484K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 TBK 484K, 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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What year was TBK 484K registered?

TBK 484K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 24 September 1971.

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