1961 Volkswagen Camper 1.6L Petrol · VAS 497

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a consistent clean record following a period of concern. The most recent test on 26 March 2026 at 9,872 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a multi-year streak of clean passes since 2019, indicating that the mechanical issues previously identified have been addressed and the vehicle is currently being maintained to a high operational standard. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 65-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 152 miles per year. The data shows very incremental usage, for example, only 56 miles recorded between the April 2025 and March 2026 tests. There is a notable three-year gap in records between 2013 and 2016, which suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods. While this low mileage preserves engine and drivetrain components, it often exposes rubber components, seals, and brake lines to degradation due to age rather than wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the steering system and wheel bearings, as these were recurring issues between 2016 and 2018. The tester repeatedly flagged slight free play in the steering wheel and play in both the offside rear and nearside front wheel bearings. While these passed in recent tests, the history suggests these areas require a close check for play in linkages and bearing integrity. Given the low usage, the braking system should also be inspected for seized calipers or corrosion on the discs, as the 2016 failure highlighted significant efficiency issues and imbalance across the axle.