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TPU 942R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,038 mi
Last recorded55,038 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPU 942R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,038 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,552 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,850 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 52,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,824 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,484 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,928 miles

Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

wiper blades poor

Fail 12 Aug 2013 50,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,477 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2010 47,270 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,123 miles

tow bar fitted to rear bumper

Fail 17 Feb 2009 42,110 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tow bar fitted to rear bumper

Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,414 miles

Engine oil leakage.

General poor condition of vehicle wiring.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside & nearside rear brake back plates corroding on edges.

Petrol hose from tank to pump perishing.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 37,414 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake servo vent hose disconnected.

Excessive engine oil leakage.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside & nearside rear brake back plates corroding on edges.

Petrol hose from tank to pump perishing.

Fail 21 Sep 2007 37,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside & nearside rear brake back plates corroding on outer edges.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,867 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 36,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Dash panel instrument lights inoperative.

Headlamp main beam warning light inoperative.

Fail 8 May 2006 36,848 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Dash panel instrument lights inoperative.

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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TPU 942R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TPU 942R, 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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TPU 942R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 29 March 1977.

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