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VAG 541R

1977 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,973 mi
Last recorded1,973 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Campervan52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAG 541R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 1,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 99,249 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 91,368 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 89,532 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 89,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 88,970 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 88,920 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,284 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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VAG 541R is a 1977 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 VAG 541R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAG 541R registered?

VAG 541R is a 1977 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is VAG 541R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAG 541R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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