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DAF 129K

1972 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

56,144 mi
Last recorded56,144 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Campervan47,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAF 129K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 56,144 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various welding repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 53,249 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (GENERAL UNDER BODY) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 53,071 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,002 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,887 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 51,875 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS RAIL IN FRONT OF AXLE (YELLOW CHALK) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS RAIL IN FRONT OF AXLE (YELLOW CHALK) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 51,380 miles

Nearside Front inner step has corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2017 51,374 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front inner step has corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2016 49,884 miles

Front suspention tube corroded on o/s

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front bump stop bracket corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 47,973 miles

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

all wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2015 47,970 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

all wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2014 44,498 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 44,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,417 miles

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

all tyres have slight cracking due to age

Fail 27 Nov 2013 40,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all tyres have slight cracking due to age

Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 36,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,322 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,058 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

under body/chassis generly poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2011 33,057 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

under body/chassis generly poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 32,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 32,541 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,219 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 32,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 30,541 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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DAF 129K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 47,533 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAF 129K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DAF 129K is a 1972 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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