1978 Volkswagen Camper 2.0L Petrol · AFG 589S
1978 Volkswagen Camper (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1978. Recorded mileage 37,261 miles. MOT valid until 14/12/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 1998cc
AFG 589S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 37,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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AFG 589S Mileage History
- 07/06/202235,114 mi
- 16/06/202236,122 mi+1,008 mi
- 06/07/202337,187 mi+1,065 mi
- 11/12/202537,253 mi+66 mi
- 15/12/202537,261 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AFG 589S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Volkswagen Camper (AFG 589S) between June 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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