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RMW 914H

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,595 mi
Last recorded39,595 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMW 914H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,595 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 39,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2015 38,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre slight perishing outer wall

n/s/r xhaust heat xchanger cowlings corroding

o/s/f tyre slight perishing outer wall

o/s/r xhaust heat xchanger cowling corroding

steering damper bushes worn

wiper arms worn

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,152 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre slight perishing outer wall

n/s/r xhaust heat xchanger cowlings corroding

o/s/f tyre slight perishing outer wall

o/s/r xhaust heat xchanger cowling corroding

steering damper bushes worn

wiper arms worn

Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,288 miles

n/s/r heatxchanger deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge!

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r heat xchanger deteriorated

slight play in steering idler

Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,392 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 28,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 27,352 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside rear outer CV boot split

Rear brake imbalance 51%

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 May 2012 27,335 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Corrosion on both sills centre and front inside and out but not in perscribed areas

OSR tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 May 2011 21,411 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 164,505 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 May 2010 16,494 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2009 12,833 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2009 12,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2008 8,389 miles

both top ball joints rubbers split

Pass 11 May 2007 40,066 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 May 2006 119 miles

centre crossmember corroded

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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RMW 914H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RMW 914H, 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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RMW 914H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 April 1970.

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