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ASC 354K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,000 mi
Last recorded47,000 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASC 354K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 47,000 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 45,557 miles

front centre steering idler slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2024 45,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play forward steering arm rear ball joint to centre steering idler arm excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer box section inner face holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear outer underfloor inner sill corner sections holed

front centre steering idler slight play

Pass 21 May 2019 43,503 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,138 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable centre steering idler arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer box section inner face corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,990 miles

centre steering idler slight play

front offside chassis box section corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,008 miles

centre steering idler slight play

front nearside valance underfloor panel corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 33,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis sections (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section near steering box mountings (2.2.C.1h)

centre steering idler slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2015 30,275 miles

forward nearside outer box section corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 25,943 miles

steering column upper body slight sideways movement

steering slightly stiff

Pass 13 Oct 2012 258,179 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2012 258,146 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2011 24,837 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 24,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,765 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,237 miles

Battery tray corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,500 miles

Battery tray corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2008 18,486 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Battery tray corroded

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,764 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front footwell support corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2007 17,850 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front footwell support corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2005 16,804 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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ASC 354K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ASC 354K, 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.

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ASC 354K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 July 1972.

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The MOT history for ASC 354K shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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