Official DVLA Record

1977 Volkswagen Camper 2.0L Petrol · UPW 225R

UPW 225R

1977 Volkswagen Camper (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1977. Recorded mileage 498,096 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
Year / Origin
1977
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/07/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
498,096 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/07/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1977
Engine
2000cc

UPW 225R Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2025
  • 498,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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UPW 225R Mileage History

  1. 18/08/200636,713 mi
  2. 21/08/200636,713 mi
  3. 08/03/200839,454 mi+2,741 mi
  4. 28/03/200839,456 mi+2 mi
  5. 29/01/201139,979 mi+523 mi
  6. 09/02/201139,981 mi+2 mi
  7. 23/03/201241,390 mi+1,409 mi
  8. 29/03/201241,390 mi
  9. 06/06/201342,164 mi+774 mi
  10. 17/06/201443,390 mi+1,226 mi
  11. 22/06/201543,945 mi+555 mi
  12. 20/06/201643,979 mi+34 mi
  13. 11/07/201745,661 mi+1,682 mi
  14. 19/07/201745,683 mi+22 mi
  15. 13/06/202448,416 mi+2,733 mi
  16. 01/08/2025498,096 km
  17. 02/08/2025498,096 mi

Average of roughly 24,339 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

UPW 225R MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 07:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1977 Volkswagen Camper (UPW 225R) between August 2006 and August 2025.

The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 02 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill to floor (6.1.C.1)”.

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