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TNG 535W

1981 Volkswagen Camping

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

8,105 mi
Last recorded8,105 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camping35,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNG 535W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 8,105 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2023 8,101 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure Pipe to outer plastic tank. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside effort low. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor box section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Floor) top shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer to inner sill welding on repair plate. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working Unable to see due to switch not secure (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 7,611 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 7,583 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

emissions not tested

Pass 10 May 2021 7,292 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 7,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front top ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front top ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive located at the inner edge of the sill near rear suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 7,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake getting heavy

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corner corroded underneath

Pass 19 Jun 2017 7,169 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake discs slightly corroded on outer faces

Fail 26 May 2017 7,169 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 7,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 7,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 71,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 6,093 miles

OSR brake slightly heavy

OSR coil spring tail end broken at bottom

appears damp around NSR wheel

Fail 26 Jun 2012 6,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

OSR brake slightly heavy

OSR coil spring tail end broken at bottom

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

appears damp around NSR wheel

Pass 6 Jul 2011 6,048 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 5,952 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 4,481 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 2,835 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 2,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 289 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 98,419 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 98,419 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camping?

Based on 1,661 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
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TNG 535W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 35,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TNG 535W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camping typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TNG 535W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 8 April 1981.

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