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NBP 725R

1977 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

43,907 mi
Last recorded43,907 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van48,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBP 725R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 43,907 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 43,904 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 43,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 43,461 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail alongside engine (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,998 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 41,813 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 41,813 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 41,534 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 41,534 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,635 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 39,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 37,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside front manifold (7.1.2)

nearside rear foot and handbrake effort a little low

slight body corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

slight corrosion to offside rear floor panel

Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,769 miles

corrosion to nearside rear floor panel

Fail 31 Jan 2017 34,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside inner and outer and offside inner (2.4.G.4e)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

corrosion to nearside rear floor panel

Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,237 miles

corrosion to nearside rear floor

Fail 30 Mar 2016 33,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured reel (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to nearside rear floor

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,114 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

drivers side sun visor clip broken

slight corrosion to nearside rear floor pan

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,049 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

VERY BAD oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 30,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

VERY BAD oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 30,024 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,507 miles

off side rear seal corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 29,497 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear seal corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 27,638 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 25,304 miles

Centre side lower body sill holed/rusty

Front lower sill under door holed/rusty

Nearside front jacking point holed/rusty

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2010 22,988 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 22,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre perrishing inner sidewall

Pass 21 May 2009 19,267 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,955 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 16,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Fail 14 May 2008 16,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 16,576 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 16,575 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 16,570 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,022 miles

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

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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NBP 725R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 48,402 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBP 725R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NBP 725R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 27 June 1977.

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