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TVW 909K

1972 Volkswagen Campervan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15,532 mi
Last recorded15,532 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Campervan47,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVW 909K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 15,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 13,682 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

unable to see condition of rear brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2019 12,376 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 10,034 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 10,032 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 7,992 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 7,984 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,980 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 54,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 2,579 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 2,919 miles

Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 30 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 27 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 93,532 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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TVW 909K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 47,533 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TVW 909K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TVW 909K registered?

TVW 909K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 10 July 1972.

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