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RTF 406M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,936 mi
Last recorded52,936 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTF 406M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,936 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,277 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 459,677 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,683 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,666 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 33,894 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 33,894 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,738 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 28,738 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

slightly noisey wheel bearing offside front but does not feel rough

Fail 19 Feb 2010 28,730 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 25,696 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 25,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 25,696 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise corrosion inside engine bay area

Near side outer cv gaitor split REAR

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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RTF 406M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RTF 406M, 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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What year was RTF 406M registered?

RTF 406M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is RTF 406M safe to buy?

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