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RNU 821K

1971 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,326 mi
Last recorded75,326 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Camper51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNU 821K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 75,326 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 75,066 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,793 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underside of vehicle welded and undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,510 miles

Nearside Rear CHASSIS LEG BY ENGINE AND BUMPER MOUNTING SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WELDED AND UNDERSEALED

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,802 miles

SLIGHT STEERING BOX OIL LEAK

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE WELDED AND UNDER SEALED

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,514 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight steering box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle welded and under sealed

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,661 miles

under side of vehicle welded and under sealed

Fail 17 Sep 2018 72,661 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,072 miles

extensive under body welding and underseal

Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,583 miles

extensive under body welding and underseal

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,182 miles

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

engine oil leak

extensive under body welding and underseal

Pass 30 Aug 2014 69,637 miles

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

extensive under body welding underseal

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,437 miles

centre steering pivot slight play

extensive under body welding/underseal

steering box slight leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 69,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

centre steering pivot slight play

extensive under body welding/underseal

steering box slight leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,900 miles

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

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

extensive underbody welding /undersealed

Fail 21 Aug 2012 68,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

extensive underbody welding /undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,566 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 67,577 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,874 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,363 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,130 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 64,130 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 19 Aug 2006 63,119 miles

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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RNU 821K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 RNU 821K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RNU 821K registered?

RNU 821K is a 1971 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 3 December 1971.

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The MOT history for RNU 821K shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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