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THL 980H

1970 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

3,895 mi
Last recorded3,895 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van49,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHL 980H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 3,895 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 3,895 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 2,251 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 2,251 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 99,782 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,855 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,753 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 88,118 miles

Front brakes noisy and slighty grabbing

parking brake performance low

Fail 6 Nov 2019 88,118 miles

Front brakes noisy and slighty grabbing

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake performance low

Pass 8 Nov 2018 81,182 miles

Front brakes noisy

front brakes slightly grabbing

hazard lights inop

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 8 Nov 2018 81,182 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Front brakes noisy

front brakes slightly grabbing

hazard lights inop

parking brake only just met requirements

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on shock (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 76,668 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,261 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,228 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 76,065 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 76,065 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,851 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in steering idler

Slight wear in steering box

Fail 15 Jul 2013 73,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle heavly under sealed

Fail 10 Aug 2012 73,190 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main beam tell tale lamp inoperative

vehicle heavly under sealed

Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,871 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 70,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 68,199 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,199 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,341 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 59,883 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,893 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 55,893 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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THL 980H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 49,503 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 THL 980H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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THL 980H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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