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RVT 973M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,745 mi
Last recorded158,745 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVT 973M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 158,745 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 156,477 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 154,278 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 154,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 152,121 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 152,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

nearside chassis corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2006 149,149 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 149,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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RVT 973M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 RVT 973M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RVT 973M registered?

RVT 973M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 24 April 1974.

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The MOT history for RVT 973M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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