1977 Volkswagen Camper 2.0L Petrol · RPC 397R
1977 Volkswagen Camper (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 1977. Recorded mileage 47,631 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1977 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RPC 397R Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2025
- 47,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RPC 397R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1977 Volkswagen Camper (RPC 397R) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RPC 397R Mileage History
- 26/07/202240,960 mi
- 08/07/202547,631 mi+6,671 mi
Average of roughly 2,260 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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