1974 Volkswagen Camper 1.8L Petrol · LSG 255N
1974 Volkswagen Camper (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 1974. Recorded mileage 99,630 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LSG 255N Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 99,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LSG 255N 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 1974 Volkswagen Camper (LSG 255N) between September 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 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: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LSG 255N Mileage History
- 20/09/202298,725 mi
- 28/09/202298,926 mi+201 mi
- 29/01/202498,792 mi-134 mi
- 06/08/202599,067 mi+275 mi
- 27/07/202699,630 mi+563 mi
Average of roughly 235 miles per year across 5 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: 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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