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RFR 730H

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

12,719 mi
Last recorded12,719 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFR 730H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 12,719 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 12,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 12,275 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

front brake imbalance requirements just met at 25%

Fail 25 Jun 2016 12,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis (under floor) (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

front brake imbalance requirements just met at 25%

Fail 4 Aug 2014 12,265 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2014 12,265 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

under body corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2013 12,260 miles

hole in osr floor not with in prescribed area

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,565 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 11,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 11,442 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 11,442 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brakes poor operation due to lack of use

Pass 22 Jun 2010 9,950 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 9,950 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 8,847 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s sliding door coroded

Fail 30 Jun 2009 8,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 8,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,766 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 8,018 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 8,015 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RFR 730H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 RFR 730H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RFR 730H registered?

RFR 730H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 April 1970.

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The MOT history for RFR 730H shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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