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ASF 295L

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,341 mi
Last recorded91,341 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASF 295L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 91,341 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 90,753 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,017 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,718 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,748 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 85,596 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 85,401 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 85,400 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2006 85,400 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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ASF 295L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ASF 295L, 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

How do I check the history of ASF 295L?

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What year was ASF 295L registered?

ASF 295L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is ASF 295L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASF 295L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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