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TEU 142C

1997 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,067 mi
Last recorded62,067 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Camper78,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEU 142C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,067 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 61,982 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,753 miles

slight leak from steering box

small engine oil and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2017 61,486 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil leaking

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,761 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,564 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 60,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,945 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,829 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,458 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,264 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007
Fail 16 Jan 2007 52,430 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 48,974 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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TEU 142C is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 78,601 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 TEU 142C, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TEU 142C is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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