1971 Volkswagen Camper 1.6L Petrol · AFL 480J
1971 Volkswagen Camper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1971. Recorded mileage 10,772 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AFL 480J Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 10,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AFL 480J 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 1971 Volkswagen Camper (AFL 480J) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
AFL 480J Mileage History
- 24/05/20239,066 mi
- 03/06/20249,762 mi+696 mi
- 03/06/20249,766 mi+4 mi
- 27/05/202510,449 mi+683 mi
- 01/06/202610,772 mi+323 mi
Average of roughly 564 miles per year across 5 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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