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TPH 742S

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

31,672 mi
Last recorded31,672 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPH 742S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 31,672 miles

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,197 miles

rear tyres perrished

Fail 1 Jun 2015 31,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight play detected on steering wheel

Pass 13 May 2014 307,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear outer c.v boots perished

off side rear tyre perished

weld repair to off side front chassis

weld repair to off side front floor area

weld repairs to both front outriggers

Fail 13 May 2014 307,103 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear outer c.v boots perished

off side rear tyre perished

weld repair to off side front chassis

weld repair to off side front floor area

weld repairs to both front outriggers

Pass 30 May 2013 29,070 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

near side front tyre perished

near side inner sill starting to corrode

rear bumper security poor

slight corrosion to front valance area

various weld repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 May 2013 29,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

near side front tyre perished

near side inner sill starting to corrode

off side front tyre perished

rear bumper security poor

slight corrosion to front valance area

variuos weld repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2012 28,749 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 28,743 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 26,385 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 26,385 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 24,946 miles

front centre steering idler slight play

r/o/s hub slight noise

r/o/s inner c/v boot split

rear o/s +n/s crossbeam covers to chassis corroded

slight play f/o/s s/absorber lower bush

Fail 5 May 2010 24,905 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

front centre steering idler slight play

r/o/s hub slight noise

r/o/s inner c/v boot split

rear o/s +n/s crossbeam covers to chassis corroded

slight play f/o/s s/absorber lower bush

Pass 18 May 2009 24,880 miles

front centre steering idler slight play

r/o/s brake slight noise when wheel turned

r/o/s+r/n/s crossbeam covers to chassis corroded

slight play f/o/s lower s/absorber bush

Fail 5 May 2009 24,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

front centre steering idler slight play

r/o/s brake slight noise when wheel turned

r/o/s+r/n/s crossbeam covers to chassis corroded

slight play f/o/s lower s/absorber bush

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,997 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 23,997 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

n/s/r inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,403 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,952 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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TPH 742S is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 47,796 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TPH 742S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TPH 742S registered?

TPH 742S is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 October 1977.

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