1974 Volkswagen Camper 1.8L Petrol · FVL 166M
1974 Volkswagen Camper (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1974. Recorded mileage 47,428 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FVL 166M Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2024
- 47,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FVL 166M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1974 Volkswagen Camper (FVL 166M) between September 2011 and September 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no long”; “Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no long”.
FVL 166M Mileage History
- 30/09/201138,584 mi
- 02/11/201238,956 mi+372 mi
- 19/06/201438,969 mi+13 mi
- 11/06/201539,619 mi+650 mi
- 13/06/201539,619 mi
- 23/11/201539,752 mi+133 mi
- 24/11/201641,210 mi+1,458 mi
- 24/11/201641,210 mi
- 02/02/201842,403 mi+1,193 mi
- 18/01/201943,474 mi+1,071 mi
- 05/05/202044,059 mi+585 mi
- 02/09/202145,081 mi+1,022 mi
- 25/09/202447,428 mi+2,347 mi
Average of roughly 681 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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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