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NPO 391M

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

25,141 mi
Last recorded25,141 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 391M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 25,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nearside front inner corner rusty outside prescribed area

nearside front jacking point rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2025 25,141 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired around seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front jacking point rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

nearside front inner corner rusty outside prescribed area

Pass 2 Jul 2018 19,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2015 19,493 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 19,148 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 19,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front outrigger corroded/holed outwith prescribed area

Pass 25 Nov 2013 19,047 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 17,742 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 17,723 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 17,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 17,222 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 17,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,999 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 129,350 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 129,314 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,494 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 7,202 miles

adv::: all of the body corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2005 3,376 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 3,376 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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NPO 391M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 50,024 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPO 391M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPO 391M registered?

NPO 391M is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NPO 391M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPO 391M shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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