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VRL 819H

1969 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,106 mi
Last recorded86,106 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 819H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 86,106 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 86,061 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp glass cracked

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 82,488 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel borderline (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 82,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside parking and service brake low effort

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel borderline (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 82,486 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam on all time (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,412 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,913 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 79,691 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,298 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,395 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,149 miles

Oil leak

both batteries insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2012 73,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both batteries insecure

Fail 17 May 2010 62,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 62,934 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 62,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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VRL 819H is a 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRL 819H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 57 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRL 819H registered?

VRL 819H is a 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 31 December 1969.

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