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THJ 526R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,293 mi
Last recorded77,293 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHJ 526R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 77,293 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 77,293 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,119 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 77,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,017 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 77,017 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,318 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 76,318 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,876 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 74,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear c v boot deteriorating

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2014 72,364 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

battery power lead not tight

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 8 May 2014 72,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

battery earth lead not tight

battery insecure

Fail 13 May 2013 71,545 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2013 71,545 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2012 69,937 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering idler

Pass 13 May 2011 68,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 68,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 65,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2010 65,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 84,943 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 84,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,992 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 63,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 62,034 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 62,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 59,729 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 59,729 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.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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THJ 526R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 47,796 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying THJ 526R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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THJ 526R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 15 July 1977.

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