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ARH 423

1980 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

58,290 mi
Last recorded58,290 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Camper49,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARH 423
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 58,290 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 58,290 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 58,287 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear engine hatch cannot be securely fastened

Fail 26 Sep 2023 58,220 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear foglight inoperative

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear engine hatch cannot be securely fastened

Pass 30 May 2022 56,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine lid wont close

Fail 30 May 2022 56,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine lid wont close

Pass 30 Jul 2020 55,925 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 89,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel LOWERD ALL ROUND (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 88,329 miles

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 19 May 2015 88,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 85,980 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,226 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 85,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 85,005 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 May 2011 85,005 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2010 83,472 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 83,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,420 miles

after market pedal covers fitted

brake pipes covered in underseal

chassis corroded

drivers seat loose

osr inner wing corroded and holed

rear axle corroded

scratches to windscreen

slight nplay in front wheel bearing

slight play in steering box and steering coloum top bearing

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 2 Apr 2009 82,420 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

after market pedal covers fitted

brake pipes covered in underseal

chassis corroded

drivers seat loose

osr inner wing corroded and holed

rear axle corroded

scratches to windscreen

slight nplay in front wheel bearing

slight play in steering box and steering coloum top bearing

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jun 2008 81,471 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 78,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 78,293 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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ARH 423 is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 49,104 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 ARH 423, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ARH 423 registered?

ARH 423 is a 1980 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 March 1980.

Is ARH 423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARH 423 shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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