1972 Volkswagen Camper VAN 1.6L Petrol · XPU 841L
1972 Volkswagen Camper VAN (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1973. Recorded mileage 76,434 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER VAN
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XPU 841L Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2017
- 76,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XPU 841L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Camper Van (XPU 841L) between March 2006 and July 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2017 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: Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened under axle (2.4.G.1)”.
XPU 841L Mileage History
- 18/03/200644,225 mi
- 22/03/200644,225 mi
- 22/03/200746,017 mi+1,792 mi
- 19/03/200847,942 mi+1,925 mi
- 28/01/200950,703 mi+2,761 mi
- 15/01/201057,563 mi+6,860 mi
- 29/01/201057,687 mi+124 mi
- 14/01/201161,795 mi+4,108 mi
- 24/01/201161,795 mi
- 12/01/201267,206 mi+5,411 mi
- 07/06/201267,211 mi+5 mi
- 08/06/201267,211 mi
- 29/05/201369,163 mi+1,952 mi
- 21/05/201470,992 mi+1,829 mi
- 21/05/2015725,189 mi+654,197 mi
- 10/06/201674,595 mi-650,594 mi
- 07/06/201776,385 mi+1,790 mi
- 12/07/201776,434 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 2,846 miles per year across 18 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: 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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