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WTD 142M

1974 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

11,901 mi
Last recorded11,901 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van45,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTD 142M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 11,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 11,239 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 10,806 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 10,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 10,387 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 9,852 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 9,363 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 8,402 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 8,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 8,068 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 7,288 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 5,429 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 4,641 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 36,177 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 2,506 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 2,506 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 45,450 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,740 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,781 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 43,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,456 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,954 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 39,680 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 39,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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WTD 142M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 45,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WTD 142M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WTD 142M registered?

WTD 142M is a 1974 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 11 July 1974.

Is WTD 142M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTD 142M shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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