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ARC 944H

1970 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,321 mi
Last recorded77,321 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Camper45,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARC 944H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 77,321 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

body has corrosion

steering arm has play in ball joint

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,025 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 73,970 miles

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

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

Ball joint has slight play arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,043 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

head lamp reflectors rusting

Fail 9 Jun 2015 73,006 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside rear cv boot split.

offside rear cv joint has fixing bolt missing

Pass 21 May 2014 71,204 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 71,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 23 May 2013 69,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering system

rear brake imbalance

Pass 17 May 2012 69,111 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 69,108 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 69,052 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to rear floor pans and inner wheel arches

rear brake imbalance high

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,481 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 67,399 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,660 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 64,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 63,328 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 63,328 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ARC 944H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 45,256 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 ARC 944H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARC 944H registered?

ARC 944H is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 March 1970.

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