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RPE 6X

1981 Volkswagen Camping

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,030 mi
Last recorded83,030 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Camping35,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 6X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 83,030 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 83,030 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,030 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 83,030 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 83,030 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 83,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,030 miles

front tyres worn on edges

spare tyre very low on tread

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,030 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 83,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,030 miles

corrosion offside undeside of sill (not affecting braking or steering systems)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 83,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion offside undeside of sill (not affecting braking or steering systems)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,030 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 83,030 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 83,030 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 83,030 miles

c/o emission on limit

Pass 18 May 2006 83,030 miles

C/O emission near to limit

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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RPE 6X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RPE 6X, 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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RPE 6X is a 1981 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is RPE 6X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPE 6X shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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