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NPC 262L

1972 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,265 mi
Last recorded56,265 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van54,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPC 262L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 56,265 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 56,036 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 55,771 miles

underside of vehicle has general age related corrosion throughout but is strong on point of test

Pass 1 Jul 2017 55,502 miles

underside of vechicle has general age related corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2016 55,243 miles

underside of vechicle has general age related corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,430 miles

underside of vehicle has general age related surface corrosion throughout

Pass 5 Jul 2014 53,164 miles

floorpan has slight corrosion

o/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

underside of vechicle showing signs of general age releted corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

under side of vehicle showing signs of general age related surface corrosion but strong on point of test

Pass 30 Jun 2012 50,988 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,097 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,283 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 49,283 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 48,939 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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NPC 262L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NPC 262L, 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

How do I check the history of NPC 262L?

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What year was NPC 262L registered?

NPC 262L is a 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is NPC 262L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPC 262L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NPC 262L have outstanding finance?

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