1978 Volkswagen Camper 2.0L Petrol · AFG 589S
1978 Volkswagen Camper (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1978. Recorded mileage 37,261 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AFG 589S Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 37,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Volkswagen Camper (AFG 589S) between June 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
AFG 589S Mileage History
- 20/06/201120,522 mi
- 12/06/201223,787 mi+3,265 mi
- 27/06/201325,772 mi+1,985 mi
- 28/06/201325,773 mi+1 mi
- 29/05/201426,681 mi+908 mi
- 08/05/201529,399 mi+2,718 mi
- 18/05/201529,399 mi
- 16/05/201630,800 mi+1,401 mi
- 17/05/201630,808 mi+8 mi
- 17/05/201732,236 mi+1,428 mi
- 24/05/201732,236 mi
- 10/05/201833,291 mi+1,055 mi
- 14/05/201833,300 mi+9 mi
- 26/07/201934,436 mi+1,136 mi
- 30/07/201934,440 mi+4 mi
- 31/07/202134,932 mi+492 mi
- 19/08/202134,976 mi+44 mi
- 20/08/202134,984 mi+8 mi
- 07/06/202235,114 mi+130 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 1,155 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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