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RPC 397R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,631 mi
Last recorded47,631 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPC 397R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 47,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 40,960 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,296 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,609 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,902 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,879 miles

Corroasion to o/s/f floor pan,looks like it has been repaired inside.

corroasion to n/s/f floor pan,looks like it has been repaired inside

Fail 6 Jun 2014 33,861 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corroasion to o/s/f floor pan,looks like it has been repaired inside.

Little amount of damping effect from from shocks

Main beam tell tell works intermittenly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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)

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

corroasion to n/s/f floor pan,looks like it has been repaired inside

Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012
Pass 14 May 2011 30,157 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 301,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 28,648 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,673 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Oct 2008 28,666 miles

Centre Front Upper Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,154 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,119 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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RPC 397R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RPC 397R, 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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What year was RPC 397R registered?

RPC 397R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 March 1977.

Is RPC 397R safe to buy?

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