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VGV 51R

1977 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,265 mi
Last recorded26,265 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Camper47,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGV 51R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 26,265 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 26,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 20,261 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel loss of footbrake pressure,rear brake effort poor when pressure goes (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play in centre steering idler arm pin /bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2018 6,392 miles

slight play centre steering idler arm bush

slight wear to nearside @ offside front shock absorbers bottom rubbers

some corrosion to nearside @ offside rear sub frame outer mountings

Pass 29 Jan 2018 6,378 miles

slight surface corrosion to nearside @ offside rear cross member outer mountings

slight wear to offside front shock absorber bottom bush

some play centre steering idler arm bush

Pass 2 Feb 2017 4,340 miles

slight corrosion to nearside @ offside rear subframe outer mountings

slight play centre steering idler arm bush

some wear to nearside @ offside front shock absorbers bottom bushes

some wear to offside rear shock absorber bottom bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2016 1,545 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 1,545 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play in steering idler arm joint (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 493 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2015 487 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 97,260 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,848 miles

Battery not secure

Fuel pump loose in mounting

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 93,848 miles

Battery not secure

Fuel pump loose in mounting

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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VGV 51R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 VGV 51R, 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 VGV 51R registered?

VGV 51R is a 1977 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is VGV 51R safe to buy?

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