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RMF 193L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,599 mi
Last recorded58,599 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMF 193L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 58,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 51,732 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,705 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 51,705 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,705 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 50,705 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,803 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,640 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 49,219 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,239 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,180 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 47,179 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,221 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 42,221 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,139 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 44,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,008 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,487 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,071 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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RMF 193L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 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 RMF 193L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RMF 193L registered?

RMF 193L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is RMF 193L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMF 193L shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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