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TKO 159N

1974 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,944 mi
Last recorded65,944 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van45,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKO 159N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 64,698 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 64,687 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF O/S/R LIGHT LENZ

Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,844 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 62,825 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Some corrosion on front cross member.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,147 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perishing

n/s/f tyre tread wear on inner edge

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r tyre tread wear on outer edge

Fail 13 Aug 2008 62,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perishing

n/s/f tyre tread wear on inner edge

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r tyre tread wear on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2007 59,953 miles

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

SLIGHT LIFT IN TOP FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS

Pass 13 Aug 2006 57,671 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT TOP BALL JOINTS

Pass 14 Aug 2005 54,553 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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TKO 159N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 45,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKO 159N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TKO 159N?

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What year was TKO 159N registered?

TKO 159N is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 3 September 1974.

Is TKO 159N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKO 159N shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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