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TFU 472T

1979 Volkswagen Camper Van

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

1,510 mi
Last recorded1,510 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van54,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFU 472T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 1,510 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,793 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 99,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,738 miles

Most areas of underside of vehicle oil sprayed to protect, but makes inspection difficult.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 97,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Most areas of underside of vehicle oil sprayed to protect, but makes inspection difficult.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,035 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 95,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,067 miles

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,588 miles

Battery insecure.

Both rear brake backing plates corroded.

Both rear tyres have open cracks between the tread blocks but not showing cords.

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 90,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure.

Both rear brake backing plates corroded.

Both rear tyres have open cracks between the tread blocks but not showing cords.

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,159 miles

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

o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 15 Feb 2012 89,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,029 miles

No reverseing lights.

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 87,029 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

No reverseing lights.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 85,442 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 85,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 83,006 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 83,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 80,909 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 80,909 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 79,701 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 79,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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TFU 472T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TFU 472T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TFU 472T registered?

TFU 472T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 11 April 1979.

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