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SVH 394P

1976 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

81,177 mi
Last recorded81,177 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Camper58,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVH 394P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 81,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 80,899 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 80,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 80,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 79,083 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 77,962 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 77,960 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 75,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,961 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 73,961 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,092 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,244 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 72,244 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

gear change linkage at gearbox end worn

throttle sticking

gearbox mounting bolt missing

Fail 20 Mar 2015 70,773 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

gear change linkage at gearbox end worn

throttle sticking

gearbox mounting bolt missing

Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,609 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r lwr panel in engine bay corroded

n/s/r tyre has small lumps on inner wall

o/s/f tyre has small cuts on outer wall

slight oil leak rear of gearbox

some steering linkage play

Fail 11 Apr 2014 69,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r lwr panel in engine bay corroded

n/s/r tyre has small lumps on inner wall

o/s/f tyre has small cuts on outer wall

rear exhaust clamp broken

slight oil leak rear of gearbox

some steering linkage play

Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,240 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some steering linkage play

Fail 18 Feb 2013 68,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f footbrake weak

some steering linkage play

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,205 miles

alternator loose

both batteries loose

dash corroded by windscreen

ignition switch faulty

Fail 11 Apr 2011 67,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

alternator loose

both batteries loose

dash corroded by windscreen

ignition switch faulty

Pass 3 Jul 2009 64,110 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

steering damper worn

Fail 2 Jul 2009 64,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

steering damper worn

Fail 25 Jun 2009 64,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/r drive shaft gaitors worn

slight play in steering damper

steering coupling worn

Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,014 miles

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

Nearside & offside underbody panels, sills & wheel arches corroded. Not within 30 cms, or affecting braking, steering or suspension components. Vehicle chassis in acceptable condition.

Rear crossmember corroded, not within 30cms of braking, steering or suspension components.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 63,008 miles

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

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

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

Nearside & offside underbody panels, sills & wheel arches corroded. Not within 30 cms, or affecting braking, steering or suspension components. Vehicle chassis in acceptable condition.

Rear crossmember corroded, not within 30cms of braking, steering or suspension components.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 62,979 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vairous corrosion on body.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 59,991 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

corrosion holes in rear most body crossmember not within prescribed area

corrosion holes nsf osf and ns under floors not within prescribed area

slight noise osf wheel bearing

Fail 27 Feb 2007 59,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

corrosion holes in rear most body crossmember not within prescribed area

corrosion holes nsf osf and ns under floors not within prescribed area

slight noise from osf wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 56,879 miles

Various corrosion holes but not within prescribed areas

Fail 3 Mar 2006 56,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Various corrosion holes but not in prescribed areas

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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SVH 394P 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 54.8%.

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 SVH 394P, 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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What year was SVH 394P registered?

SVH 394P is a 1976 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 June 1976.

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