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TVV 501R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,704 mi
Last recorded17,704 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVV 501R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 17,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 17,235 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 17,232 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 17,104 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 17,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 17,012 miles

Steering column lower rubber coupling slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2017 16,769 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 16,769 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 16,061 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 16,042 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 15,515 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 14,683 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle structure has had extensive amounts of welding and is covered with underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,379 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 14,379 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 13,951 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 13,945 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 13,852 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,813 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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TVV 501R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVV 501R, 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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TVV 501R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 15 July 1977.

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