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RMJ 966M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,883 mi
Last recorded82,883 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMJ 966M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 82,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 82,277 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,855 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 80,059 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 80,051 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,658 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,101 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,861 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,239 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all cv gaitors starting to perish

n/s track rod inner ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2014 70,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all cv gaitors starting to perish

n/s track rod inner ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2013 69,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/both rear cv gaiters cracking/nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/nearside rear tryre worn on inner tread

Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread/brake pipes rusting

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,080 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/nearside rear tyre worn inside tread/brake pipes rusting

Pass 25 Jun 2008 65,278 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn inside tread

Fail 23 Jun 2008 65,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn inside tread

Pass 16 Jun 2007 63,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake pipes rusting/nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 15 Jun 2007 63,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake pipes rusting/nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 60,490 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn/offside front top suspension gaiter split

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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RMJ 966M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RMJ 966M, 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.

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RMJ 966M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 March 1974.

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