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MCU 261K

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,962 mi
Last recorded79,962 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 261K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 79,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 77,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play centre steering idler arm pin/bush

Pass 20 Feb 2024 75,652 miles

some corrosion to nearside front outer crossmember panel

Pass 9 Feb 2023 73,192 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 73,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 70,268 miles

slight play centre steering idler arm pin/bush

Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,670 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 63,914 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,829 miles

lower steering column rubber coupling starting to split slightly

very slight play offside front upper ball joint

Fail 26 Feb 2018 57,829 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

lower steering column rubber coupling starting to split slightly

very slight play offside front upper ball joint

Pass 9 Jan 2017 54,181 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,681 miles

Nearside Front head lamp beam image deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,746 miles

rear tyre treads low on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,853 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyre treads low on inner edges

play in central steering idler

Fail 15 May 2013 41,069 miles

Play in central steering pivot

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 41,069 miles

Play in central steering pivot

Pass 24 May 2012 38,539 miles

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

play in centre steering pivot

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,742 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP AIM LOW

PLAY IN CENTRE STEERING IDLER

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 2 Mar 2009 19,847 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,170 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,720 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 106,000 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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MCU 261K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,800cc 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 MCU 261K, 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

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What year was MCU 261K registered?

MCU 261K is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is MCU 261K safe to buy?

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