MOT Status
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3,895 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brakes noisy and slighty grabbing
parking brake performance low
Front brakes noisy and slighty grabbing
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
parking brake performance low
Front brakes noisy
front brakes slightly grabbing
hazard lights inop
parking brake only just met requirements
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))
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)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight play in steering idler
Slight wear in steering box
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
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)
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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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