1972 Volkswagen Camper VAN 1.6L Petrol · NYB 947L
1972 Volkswagen Camper VAN (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 1972. Recorded mileage 70,384 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER VAN
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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NYB 947L Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2022
- 70,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NYB 947L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van (NYB 947L) between July 2010 and March 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))”; “Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
NYB 947L Mileage History
- 30/07/201063,846 mi
- 30/07/201063,846 mi
- 22/06/201163,972 mi+126 mi
- 18/06/201264,011 mi+39 mi
- 29/06/201264,018 mi+7 mi
- 03/05/201364,067 mi+49 mi
- 10/05/201364,072 mi+5 mi
- 05/06/2014635,547 mi+571,475 mi
- 09/06/201565,968 mi-569,579 mi
- 02/05/201766,272 mi+304 mi
- 26/04/201867,361 mi+1,089 mi
- 23/04/201967,702 mi+341 mi
- 23/04/201967,702 mi
- 19/10/202067,881 mi+179 mi
- 14/03/202270,380 mi+2,499 mi
- 15/03/202270,384 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 562 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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