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RLW 473R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,697 mi
Last recorded66,697 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLW 473R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 66,697 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 66,683 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 66,002 miles

Central Front intermediate drop arm pivot has some free play

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,482 miles

Central Front Steering pivot point has slight play support drop arm (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,873 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 60,005 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 60,005 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 19 May 2015 58,088 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,565 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

nearside and offside front wiperblades slightly smear screen

offside rear drive shaft outer gaiter deterioated/spilt

Fail 5 Jul 2014 57,561 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

nearside and offside front wiperblades slightly smear screen

offside rear drive shaft outer gaiter deterioated/spilt

Pass 18 May 2013 57,254 miles

Oil leak

Nearside and offside front upper balljoint dust covers deterioated but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Pass 4 May 2012 55,183 miles

Nearside and offside front upper ball joint dust covers deterioated but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2011 52,757 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deterioated (cracking to tread)

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

Offside front tyre deterioated (cracking to tread and inner sidewall)

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

Fail 14 May 2011 52,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deterioated (cracking to tread)

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

Offside front tyre deterioated (cracking to tread and inner sidewall)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,253 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body to floor corroded away both sides

o/s front tyre perrished

seatbelt bolted to vin plate

Fail 27 May 2008 52,252 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body to floor corroded away both sides

o/s front tyre perrished

seatbelt bolted to vin plate

Pass 25 May 2007 51,828 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 51,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front and rear tyre cracking

rusty in places underbody covered with thick paint in places

slight play in steering idler

Pass 21 Jun 2006 51,584 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 51,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RLW 473R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 47,796 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 RLW 473R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RLW 473R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 February 1977.

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