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TLF 270M

1971 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,939 mi
Last recorded8,939 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van53,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLF 270M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 8,939 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 8,939 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 8,939 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 8,939 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 8,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 8,934 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all front suspension bushs perishing

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both rear brakes sticking slightly

corrosion around chassis front and rear

near side front brake sticking slightly

near side front seat belt slow to return

off side rear brake hose perished

oil leaks

slight free play in steering system

tested when wet

vehicle has fresh under seal

Pass 13 May 2014 8,934 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 8,661 miles

front discs rusty

heavily undersealed nsr + osf

Pass 4 Jul 2012 8,545 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 8,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

knock from steering box area no sign of play

cracks in rubber steering coupling

dash light inop might be in test soon

Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,240 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 8,239 miles

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front bearings are noisey

rear brakes are slightly uneven

Pass 10 Jun 2010 5,002 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 5,000 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 2,340 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 1 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 1 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

O/S/R outer drive shaft gaiter split

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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TLF 270M is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,159 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 TLF 270M, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TLF 270M registered?

TLF 270M is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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