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TDM 656R

1976 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,347 mi
Last recorded17,347 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van48,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDM 656R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

welding repairs have been sealed and painted not allowing proper inspection of the welds

Fail 6 Jul 2017 17,347 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,752 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front brake discs rusty

underbody and components rusty/repaired and treated

Pass 22 May 2013 14,735 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

front and rear lower panels have been plated and coated

underbody rusty

Fail 21 May 2013 14,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

front and rear lower panels have been plated and coated

underbody rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2013 14,731 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front and rear lower panels plated/coated

underbody rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,681 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Mar 2009 12,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 9,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 3,119 miles

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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TDM 656R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 48,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TDM 656R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TDM 656R registered?

TDM 656R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is TDM 656R safe to buy?

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