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AFA 404K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,042 mi
Last recorded43,042 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFA 404K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 43,042 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 43,027 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 41,651 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 40,931 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 40,918 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,169 miles

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,132 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,474 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,807 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,305 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 30,102 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,102 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,036 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 29,033 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 May 2008 26,665 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2006 20,238 miles

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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AFA 404K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 50,178 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 AFA 404K, 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 54 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 AFA 404K registered?

AFA 404K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 June 1972.

Is AFA 404K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFA 404K shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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