1972 Volkswagen Camper 1.6L Petrol · RAB 387L
1972 Volkswagen Camper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/11/1972. Recorded mileage 40,709 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1600cc
RAB 387L Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2021
- 40,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RAB 387L Mileage History
- 18/04/200934,365 mi
- 18/04/200934,365 mi
- 17/03/201035,213 mi+848 mi
- 18/03/201035,213 mi
- 18/03/201136,330 mi+1,117 mi
- 20/03/201236,813 mi+483 mi
- 03/04/201337,625 mi+812 mi
- 03/04/201337,625 mi
- 27/03/201438,474 mi+849 mi
- 27/03/201438,474 mi
- 18/03/201539,329 mi+855 mi
- 13/04/201639,916 mi+587 mi
- 21/03/201740,346 mi+430 mi
- 17/04/201840,538 mi+192 mi
- 15/04/201940,634 mi+96 mi
- 07/10/202040,683 mi+49 mi
- 13/10/202140,709 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 508 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
RAB 387L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Camper (RAB 387L) between April 2009 and October 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)”.
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