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UOD 720R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

4,216 mi
Last recorded4,216 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOD 720R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 4,216 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 4,209 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 3,979 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 3,747 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 3,517 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 3,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering linkage bush worn

Pass 9 Jun 2020 3,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering link bush worn

Fail 9 Jun 2020 3,074 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering link bush worn

Pass 21 Jun 2019 2,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 2,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 1,992 miles

parking brake readings low.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 1,979 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 1,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 1,789 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 1,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 1,595 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 1,225 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,896 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 99,200 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 98,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 98,438 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 96,761 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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UOD 720R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 47,796 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 UOD 720R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UOD 720R registered?

UOD 720R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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