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RDV 370W

1981 Volkswagen Camping

Gold Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,777 mi
Last recorded27,777 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camping35,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDV 370W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 27,777 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 27,777 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 27,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 26,031 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 26,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 25,349 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 24,443 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle restricted view

Fail 12 May 2017 24,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle restricted view

Pass 14 May 2016 23,920 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 23,920 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,639 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

steering rack has slight play bushes slightly worn

Fail 30 Mar 2015 22,639 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

steering rack has slight play bushes slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2013 21,986 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to o/s/r inner upper inner wing

general underside corrosion chassis /body

parking brake stiff in operation

perishing to both front tyres on treads

rear seat belt vback fittings very poor

Fail 24 Oct 2013 21,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to o/s/r inner upper inner wing

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general underside corrosion chassis /body

parking brake stiff in operation

perishing to both front tyres on treads

rear seat belt vback fittings very poor

Fail 12 Jul 2013 21,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion to o/s/r upper inner wing

o/s/f tyre wor on inner edge

perishing to both friont tyres

rear seat belt seat back fitting very poor

Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,953 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,831 miles

N/S/R CV Boot Insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 19,827 miles

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

N/S/R CV Boot Insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 18,675 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 18,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,927 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,113 miles

Poor beam pattern to offside headlamp

Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,863 miles

Oil leak

rear box poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2006 11,504 miles

slight corrosion around battery tray

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camping?

Based on 1,661 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
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RDV 370W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping in Gold with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Camping models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 35,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RDV 370W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camping typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RDV 370W is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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