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RBU 858M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,092 mi
Last recorded92,092 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBU 858M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,092 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,067 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 86,319 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 82,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 79,797 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 76,250 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 70,078 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 65,826 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,497 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,164 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,789 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advancing underbody corrosion

battery tray corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,951 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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RBU 858M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RBU 858M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBU 858M registered?

RBU 858M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is RBU 858M safe to buy?

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