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1981 Volkswagen Camper VAN 2.0L Petrol · ULB 229W

ULB 229W

1981 Volkswagen Camper VAN (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1981. Recorded mileage 211,127 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER VAN
Year / Origin
1981
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 21 Dec 2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
211,127 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 21 Dec 2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1981
Engine
1957cc
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ULB 229W Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2021
  • 211,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

ULB 229W MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Nov 2026, 02:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Volkswagen Camper Van (ULB 229W) between May 2007 and December 2021.

The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 22 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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.

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ULB 229W Mileage History

  1. 29/05/2007191,989 km
  2. 06/05/2008194,292 km+2,303 km
  3. 06/05/2008194,292 km
  4. 02/06/2009201,047 mi
  5. 15/06/2010202,098 km
  6. 24/06/2011205,118 km+3,020 km
  7. 25/05/2012206,137 km+1,019 km
  8. 29/05/2013206,423 km+286 km
  9. 29/05/2013206,423 km
  10. 22/12/2014209,329 km+2,906 km
  11. 05/08/2015209,486 km+157 km
  12. 29/07/2016209,789 mi
  13. 29/07/2016209,789 mi
  14. 04/09/2017210,555 mi+766 mi
  15. 17/11/2018211,007 mi+452 mi
  16. 26/11/2019211,028 mi+21 mi
  17. 28/11/2020211,034 mi+6 mi
  18. 22/12/2021211,127 mi+93 mi

Average of roughly 1,314 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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