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RBJ 398M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Gold Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,000 mi
Last recorded17,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBJ 398M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 17,000 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 17,000 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 17,000 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 17,000 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 17,000 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Leaking fluid (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front axle corroded/hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded/holed in various places(old weld) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bump stop mount corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Stopped half way (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Sliding door cant be opened from the inside

Pass 16 Aug 2021 17,000 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 17,000 miles

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 39,924 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering damper bush has slight play

Fail 20 May 2019 39,924 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,215 miles

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,454 miles

slight oil leak

Centre Front body below windscreen slightly cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside exhaust heat-shield slightly insecure

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper B post slightly cracked

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres showing slight signs of cracking

clutch pedal cable slightly chaffing servo vacuum pipe

fog light not working but vehicle not required to have one

headlamp mask convertors fitted

oil level on min mark

slight scratch offside upper windscreen

Fail 23 Jun 2016 38,338 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Centre Front body below windscreen slightly cracked

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside exhaust heat-shield slightly insecure

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper B post slightly cracked

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres showing slight signs of cracking

clutch pedal cable slightly chaffing servo vacuum pipe

fog light not working but vehicle not required to have one

headlamp mask convertors fitted

oil level on min mark

slight oil leak

slight scratch offside upper windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside parking brake cable outer casing broken

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside windscreen scratched

Oil level on min mark

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 35,549 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside parking brake cable outer casing broken

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside windscreen scratched

Oil level on min mark

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,348 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 32,175 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,181 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 31,181 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,308 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,308 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,078 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,082 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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RBJ 398M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Gold with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 RBJ 398M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RBJ 398M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 January 1974.

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