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AFW 512K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

2,960 mi
Last recorded2,960 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 512K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 2,960 miles

steering box has slight seepage of oil

Pass 29 Jan 2025 41 miles

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

steering box is damp of oil

Pass 18 Aug 2021 94,566 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 93,469 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 93,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 92,203 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,750 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 91,750 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,494 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

osr chassis rail corroded/holed by engine mount

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,882 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,315 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 88,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

advise n/s parking brake inspection , effort low......

screen washer aims poor.....

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,898 miles

advise n/s parking brake inspection , effort low......

screen washer aims poor.....

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,203 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 86,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,101 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 841,010 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 81,330 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR DRIVESHAFT BOOT DETERIORATED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO ASSES DUE TO EXTENSIVE UNDERSEAL

Pass 2 May 2008 76,818 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 73,491 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 71,382 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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AFW 512K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AFW 512K, 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 AFW 512K registered?

AFW 512K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 March 1972.

Is AFW 512K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFW 512K shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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