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AVR 428M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,444 mi
Last recorded61,444 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVR 428M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 61,444 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 59,669 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 56,985 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 53,381 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jul 2021 53,381 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2020 51,534 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,201 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 47,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,413 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,713 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,470 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 43,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 May 2011 42,992 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 42,938 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside inner sill corroded

offside & nearside rear chassis rails corroded near engine mount

offside front inner chassis corroded

offside front tyre side wall spliting

Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,527 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside inner sill corroded

offside & nearside rear chassis rails corroded near engine mount

offside front inner chassis corroded

offside front tyre side wall spliting

Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,869 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

offside, nearside inner sills and offside front chassis corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 3 Jul 2008 41,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

offside, nearside inner sills and offside front chassis corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,510 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 36,510 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

brake pedal antislip pad worn

n/s front door step/n/s front inner panel.o/s front sill inner+outer all corroded

o/s front suspension bump stop missing

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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AVR 428M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVR 428M, 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.

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AVR 428M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 May 1974.

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