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EOE 972K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,729 mi
Last recorded70,729 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 972K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 70,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 70,298 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 70,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 69,936 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,707 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 69,493 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 69,493 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,289 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,664 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,391 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,234 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,231 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,696 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,813 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 64,787 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,213 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,328 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,852 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 60,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,593 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 57,851 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,842 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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EOE 972K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EOE 972K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EOE 972K?

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What year was EOE 972K registered?

EOE 972K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 6 July 1972.

Is EOE 972K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOE 972K shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EOE 972K have outstanding finance?

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