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KPL 744K

1972 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

48,696 mi
Last recorded48,696 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper50,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPL 744K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 48,696 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 43,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre has cracks in in sidewalls

small cracks in wooden steering wheel

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,791 miles

o/s/f track rod slight bend in

Fail 30 May 2017 43,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Multi patch welding repairs made to underside, Some look poor quality but difficult to fully access due to thick black underseal.

o/s/f track rod has slight bend ?

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread and sidewalls

Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,121 miles

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 43,115 miles

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

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

O/S/F HEADLIGHT LENS BECOMING WORN.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 42,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,294 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 42,277 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,581 miles

n/s rear inner and outer drive shaft gaiters split

o/s rear outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished

Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,664 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 39,664 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,081 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 38,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,053 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 37,045 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,715 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 35,706 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

battery loose

oil leak engine area

Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,728 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 34,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

battery loose

oil leak engine

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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KPL 744K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KPL 744K, 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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KPL 744K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 May 1972.

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