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SAL 386L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,668 mi
Last recorded29,668 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAL 386L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 29,668 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 29,280 miles

slight corrosion to nsf outer sill and arch

Pass 19 Sep 2023 28,877 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 28,602 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 28,275 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,738 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,582 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 25,701 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 24,537 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 23,928 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 23,928 miles

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 23,175 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 22,500 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 22,500 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,043 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 22,043 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 20,686 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,686 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 19,716 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,716 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 19,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 19,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 19,025 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear brake hose ferral slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,200 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 16,034 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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SAL 386L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAL 386L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SAL 386L registered?

SAL 386L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is SAL 386L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAL 386L shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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