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TEE 521J

1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,742 mi
Last recorded87,742 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEE 521J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,742 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 87,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 87,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,271 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 86,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 85,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,366 miles

knock from steering box area when steering rocked, unable to find any play may require further investigation

Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 81,649 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 79,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

near side hand brake outer casing slightly damaged

slight noise/play in steering colume / box

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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TEE 521J is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TEE 521J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TEE 521J registered?

TEE 521J is a 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 24 August 1970.

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