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TWY 198R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,596 mi
Last recorded51,596 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWY 198R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 51,596 miles

general age related underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2016 51,596 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (2.2.C.1c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear axle tube (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general age related underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,218 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 51,218 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,116 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

minor areas of age related corrosion to underside of body/ chassis area

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 47,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,851 miles

near side rear inner sill corroded

nearside front floor small hole corroded

offside front chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 46,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side rear inner sill corroded

nearside front floor small hole corroded

offside front chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,175 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion on o/s/f outer sill

corrosion on the n/s/f & o/s/f inner sills

corrosion on the n/s/r inner sill (bottom of the wheel arch)

corrosion on the o/s/f outer chassis end

corrosion on the o/s/r inner sill outrigger

Fail 19 Jul 2010 45,175 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/f outer sill

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion on the n/s/f & o/s/f inner sills

corrosion on the n/s/r inner sill (bottom of the wheel arch)

corrosion on the o/s/f outer chassis end

corrosion on the o/s/r inner sill outrigger

Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,648 miles

Body and chassis has had numerous plates and patches welded on Body and chassis is showing signs of general corrosion and in some places quite heavy

Near side outer cv boot split

Fail 7 Jul 2009 42,628 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Body and chassis has had numerous plates and patches welded on Body and chassis is showing signs of general corrosion and in some places quite heavy

Near side outer cv boot split

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,109 miles

N/S/Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,827 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 34,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 32,469 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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TWY 198R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TWY 198R, 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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TWY 198R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 1977.

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