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137 ARX

1975 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,180 mi
Last recorded99,180 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Camper53,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration137 ARX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 99,180 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 98,432 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 97,751 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 97,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 96,839 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 95,905 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 95,069 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 94,612 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 94,143 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 93,429 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 92,637 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 91,808 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 90,459 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 88,592 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 87,503 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 87,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 84,929 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 84,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,789 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 80,789 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,373 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 75,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,120 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,912 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured

L,H.D.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Totaly non-standard: engine,gearbox, axle, suspension, exhaust, etc

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 69,912 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured

L,H.D.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Totaly non-standard: engine,gearbox, axle, suspension, exhaust, etc

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 67,812 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2007 67,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,120 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 64,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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137 ARX is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 53,850 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 137 ARX, 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 51 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 137 ARX registered?

137 ARX is a 1975 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 15 December 1975.

Is 137 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 137 ARX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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