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NWG 300R

1976 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

8,821 mi
Last recorded8,821 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWG 300R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 8,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Pass 23 Sep 2024 8,549 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 8,236 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 7,804 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Fail 27 Sep 2022 7,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Pass 27 Jul 2021 7,058 miles

front suspension unit patch welded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 7,057 miles

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

front suspension unit patch welded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 6,598 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 6,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 5,357 miles

under body & chassis patch welded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 2,124 miles

front suspension unit patch welded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 2,124 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively motor speed very slow to stop (3.4 (b) (ii))

front suspension unit patch welded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 1,733 miles

CORRODED & HOLED N/S/R INNER SILL @ JACKING POINT

FRONT SUSPENSION UNIT PATCH WELDED

Fail 2 Aug 2017 1,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

CORRODED & HOLED N/S/R INNER SILL @ JACKING POINT

FRONT SUSPENSION UNIT PATCH WELDED

Pass 16 May 2016 99,356 miles

n/s/r jacking point corroded & holed

under body & suspension parts patch welded

Fail 16 May 2016 99,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r jacking point corroded & holed

under body & suspension parts patch welded

Pass 27 May 2015 97,023 miles

corroded & holed n/s/r inner sill

under body patch welded & suspension carrier

Pass 23 May 2014 94,667 miles

chassis & suspension patch welded

Fail 12 May 2014 94,667 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

chassis & suspension patch welded

Pass 31 May 2013 91,445 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 86,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in front steering idler pivot bush

Fail 14 May 2012 86,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in front steering idler pivot bush

Pass 25 May 2011 83,980 miles

n/s/f ferrul corroded

Fail 23 May 2011 83,980 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f ferrul corroded

Pass 15 May 2010 80,787 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 79,637 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 79,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 76,135 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 May 2008 76,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 73,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 70,261 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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NWG 300R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,262 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWG 300R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NWG 300R is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 September 1976.

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