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RYK 312R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,217 mi
Last recorded68,217 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYK 312R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,217 miles

Nearside Front upper shock bush worn slightly

Offside Rear slight play in bearing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 68,217 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front upper shock bush worn slightly

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear slight play in bearing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,207 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

front shock bushes slightly worn

n/s jacking points slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 67,207 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

front shock bushes slightly worn

n/s jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,759 miles

all four outriggers slightly corroded

front shock top mounts have movement

rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly

surface corrosion on front axle

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,151 miles

slight corrosion on jacking points

slight surface corrosion on front axle

Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,375 miles

slight surface corrosion on front axle

three jacking points have some corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,828 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 62,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 62,777 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 62,717 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 62,396 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 62,386 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,557 miles

surface corrosion on n/s/r torsion tube/chassic

Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s rear cv joint gaitor split.

slight play in steering idler.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 59,185 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear cv joint gaitor split.

slight play in steering idler.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,906 miles

n/s front tyre has a screw in it.

o/s rear outer cv joint gaitor split.

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,387 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 54,387 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ignition lights not working

Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,661 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 50,547 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in engine compartment

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

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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RYK 312R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RYK 312R, 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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RYK 312R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 March 1977.

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