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RTA 443M

1974 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

37,833 mi
Last recorded37,833 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van45,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTA 443M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 37,833 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2022 37,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 36,701 miles

Nearside Front Flexy brake hose perished and in poor condition

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Corrosion to brake hose ferrule

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft boot in poor condition

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion to brake hose ferrule

Offside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension lower than standard

Fail 22 May 2018 36,701 miles

Nearside Front Flexy brake hose perished and in poor condition

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Corrosion to brake hose ferrule

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft boot in poor condition

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Corrosion to brake hose ferrule

Offside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension lower than standard

Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,970 miles

Corrosion to NSR brake flexy hose ferrule

Corrosion to OSR brake flexy hose ferrule

Corrosion to OSR metal brake pipes x 2

NSF brake binding slightly

NSF flexy brake hose perished & in poor condition

OSR brake performance slightly poor

Fail 7 Jun 2017 35,970 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Corrosion to NSR brake flexy hose ferrule

Corrosion to OSR brake flexy hose ferrule

Corrosion to OSR metal brake pipes x 2

NSF brake binding slightly

NSF flexy brake hose perished & in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

OSR brake performance slightly poor

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,805 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play in

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition

N/S/R outer CV gaitor split

O/S parking brake performance poor

O/S/F shock absorber damp

Fail 27 Jul 2016 35,805 miles

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

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play in

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition

N/S/R outer CV gaitor split

O/S parking brake performance poor

O/S/F shock absorber damp

Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,358 miles

Both N/S/F ball joint rubbers in poor condition

Both rear brake flexi ferrurles in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear outer cv gaitor deteriated

O/S/F bottom ball joint rubber in poor condition

Offside Front Upper ball joint rubber in poor condition

Offside Front shock absorber damp

Slight play in N/S/F inner track rod end

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Slight play in steering damper bushes

Wipers poor

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F upper suspension ball joint rubber in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Screen washers poor

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F upper suspension ball joint rubber in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Screen washers poor

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,601 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 34,598 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,239 miles

Batteries not secured

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Drag link to steering pivot ball joint rubber in poor condition

Front suspension bump stops not fitted

N/S track rod end rubber in poor condition

O/S/F shocker slightly damp

O/S/F upper ball joint rubber in poor condition

Rear fog lamp not fitted

Screen wipers poor

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in steering system

Steering damper rubber bush to steering pivot in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,651 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,493 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 30,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2008 29,507 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 29,487 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,492 miles

Corrosion of lower body work areas. Sills,front step sections & under floor pans. Not within prescribed areas at time of testing.

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

Offside & nearside headlamp reflectors corroding on lower edges.

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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RTA 443M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 45,017 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTA 443M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RTA 443M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 July 1974.

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