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SGW 676L

1973 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

60,558 mi
Last recorded60,558 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van50,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGW 676L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 60,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 60,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 60,316 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake master (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 60,233 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 60,232 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 59,698 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 59,055 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,021 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,949 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,448 miles

Front corroded front chassis member

Fail 14 Aug 2018 58,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front corroded front chassis member

Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,447 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 58,442 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 58,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,174 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,471 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 57,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,974 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 55,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,501 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 55,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,442 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 53,367 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,611 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 51,609 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake travel slightly high

Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,323 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 49,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 46,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

offside rear floor corroded,but not within any major point

Pass 16 Nov 2006 46,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

offside rear floor corroded,but not within any major point

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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SGW 676L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SGW 676L, 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 SGW 676L registered?

SGW 676L is a 1973 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 17 April 1973.

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The MOT history for SGW 676L shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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