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LAF 549L

1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,896 mi
Last recorded42,896 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper56,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 549L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2 Camper
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,896 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 42,879 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 42,799 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 42,633 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 42,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 42,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 42,410 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 42,277 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 42,081 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 41,848 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 41,595 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,940 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,252 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,042 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 40,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 39,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 38,652 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 37,568 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 37,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Off side front chassis member coroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Aug 2006 36,653 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2 Camper?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp aim too low 38
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LAF 549L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 56,412 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAF 549L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen T2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAF 549L registered?

LAF 549L is a 1972 Volkswagen T2 Camper, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is LAF 549L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAF 549L shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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