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NGF 493P

1976 Volkswagen T2 Camper

Orange Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,291 mi
Last recorded18,291 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen T2 Camper18,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGF 493P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2 Camper
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 18,291 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 18,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 18,270 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 18,257 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 15,231 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 15,225 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link idler end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drag link ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt out off idler box (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 13,845 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 12,838 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 12,838 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 11,755 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 11,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 10,987 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 10,952 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 10,952 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 10,895 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 10,724 miles

Oil leak

jacking points in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2010 10,724 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

jacking points in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2009 10,648 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 10,376 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 9,683 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 8,565 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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NGF 493P is a 1976 Volkswagen T2 Camper in Orange with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen T2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 18,288 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 NGF 493P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen T2 Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NGF 493P is a 1976 Volkswagen T2 Camper, first registered on 6 January 1976.

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