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AKG 951L

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Black Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

46,482 mi
Last recorded46,482 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKG 951L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 46,482 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 44,502 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 41,808 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 41,798 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear valance, osr outer sill, osr Jack Point areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 39,680 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 39,676 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 37,239 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 37,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 36,761 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 36,747 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger& floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering component fractured idler damper (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 36,038 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 36,029 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,968 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 32,660 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 30,871 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 30,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 28,993 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 28,985 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 28,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 28,084 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 26,389 miles

o/s sill has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2011 24,223 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,591 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,867 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 13,503 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,932 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,455 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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AKG 951L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Black with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AKG 951L, 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 AKG 951L registered?

AKG 951L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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