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RFA 580J

1970 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

19,223 mi
Last recorded19,223 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van49,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFA 580J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,223 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 17,656 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 17,646 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 15,209 miles

wipers smear

Fail 24 Aug 2015 15,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wipers smear

Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,291 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,653 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 8,694 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 8,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,287 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 7,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 5,128 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 2,952 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 99,653 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 97,291 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside step corroded slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2006 94,841 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 92,183 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 92,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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RFA 580J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 49,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFA 580J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RFA 580J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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