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RCY 539Y

1983 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

93,716 mi
Last recorded93,716 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Campervan51,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCY 539Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 93,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

welding repairs of a poor standard to front floors and o/s/f inner sill

Fail 16 Jun 2021 93,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

welding repairs of a poor standard to front floors and o/s/f inner sill

Pass 20 Jun 2020 91,677 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 91,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,557 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 91,553 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,293 miles

front x member corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 91,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front x-member corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 90,540 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 90,536 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 90,364 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 89,940 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 89,930 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front sill starting to corrode behind front wheel

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 May 2010 89,130 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 89,128 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 87,591 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 85,580 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 81,907 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 81,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 81,468 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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RCY 539Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 51,931 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCY 539Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RCY 539Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 29 March 1983.

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