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A617 RKM

1984 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

70,742 mi
Last recorded70,742 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Camper73,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA617 RKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 70,742 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,731 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 57,768 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 58,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside seat belt twisted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 56,284 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,785 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 54,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,992 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen damage outside of the swept area

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,664 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,417 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 45,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack attachment rubbers are in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack attachment rubbers are in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2011 41,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside parking brake eficiency a bit low

Pass 27 May 2010 38,932 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 38,929 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2009 35,149 miles

handbrake cable outer casing perrished

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 8 May 2009 35,149 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

handbrake cable outer casing perrished

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,379 miles

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

n/s/f tie rod end gaitor split

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 9 Apr 2008 32,379 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

n/s/f tie rod end gaitor split

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 1 May 2007 29,259 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 29,233 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 27,612 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 27,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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A617 RKM is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,183 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 A617 RKM, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A617 RKM is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 June 1984.

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