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BRU 475K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,541 mi
Last recorded84,541 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 475K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 84,541 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,768 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 72,894 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear cv boot slightly deteriorated(inner)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2017 72,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear cv boot slightly deteriorated(inner)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,234 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,110 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,353 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 68,330 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,865 miles

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 66,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 65,858 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

bush worn on steering damper

Fail 4 Feb 2012 65,858 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bush worn on steering damper

Fail 22 Jul 2010 62,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,638 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 58,434 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,397 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 52,328 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,935 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 48,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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BRU 475K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BRU 475K, 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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BRU 475K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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