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RJG 583S

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,433 mi
Last recorded33,433 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJG 583S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 33,433 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 33,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 33,104 miles

Oil leak

floor pans corroded and holed but not structural

Fail 3 Mar 2014 33,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,972 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 32,972 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,740 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 32,739 miles

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

Centre Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

battery loose in rear engine compartmemt

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 30,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 19,095 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 19,095 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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RJG 583S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 RJG 583S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJG 583S registered?

RJG 583S is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 March 1978.

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