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OAL 478M

1974 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,807 mi
Last recorded41,807 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAL 478M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 41,807 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 41,450 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 41,449 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear engine mount on to chassis loose

Pass 15 Jun 2023 41,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 40,611 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 40,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 40,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 39,839 miles

welded repairs underside, corrosion and undersealed .

Pass 9 May 2018 38,656 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 38,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 37,661 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 37,659 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,777 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 36,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened RUBBING ON AXLE (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,957 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,862 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,501 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,252 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 33,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,154 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,633 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,585 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 31,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,169 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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OAL 478M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAL 478M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OAL 478M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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