Est: £10,000 - £12,000
1971 Volkswagen Type 2 (T2) Camper Van
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 190P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a right-hand drive, UK-supplied 1968 Volkswagen T2 camper van with 44,500 miles. It features a summery yellow and white exterior, modern interior fittings, and recent chassis refurbishment, making it ready for expeditions.
Condition
7
Solid, slight wear, reconditioning required
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
2312243094
Chassis No:
Odometer:
44,500 miles
TDL 953K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration No: TDL 953K Chassis No: 2312243094 MOT: Exempt
Desirable UK-supplied, right-hand drive, pre-facelift example
Subject to a full bodywork repaint in 2018
Just 44,500 recorded miles
Fully equipped Camper Van, ready for its next expedition!
Introduced in 1968, the T2 generation of Volkswagen’s much-loved, forward-control Type 2, which has proven versatile enough to serve as a panel van, minibus, camper van and even fire engine, was immediately recognisable due to its adoption of a large single-piece windscreen.
Nicknamed the ‘Bay Window’, the newcomer incorporated a revised half-shaft driveline to the rear which not only facilitated an increase in ride height but also improved handling.
The T2’s lengthened wheelbase was welcomed by motor caravan builders if only because the increased interior space it yielded made conversion and customisation easier.
Facelifted in 1972 for the following model year, the Volkswagen gained more visible and higher-set indicators and stronger...
Points of note
£1,526
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,154
Median Price (Since 2020)
£43,945
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 13 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
43,777 miles
Registration Date
1971-08-05
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 14 2018 with 43,777 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Failed
On Mar 13 2018 with 43,773 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake 63% (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake 62% (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Passed
On Jul 27 2017 with 43,769 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside & Nearside (2.7.2a)
Failed
On Jul 20 2017 with 43,761 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (1.8)
- Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 52% (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside & Nearside (2.7.2a)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Stalk (5.2.1a)
Failed
On May 08 2017 with 43,757 miles
There were 20 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Brake performance not tested fluid leaking from offside rear (3.7.A.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside & nearside (1.7.5a)
- Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Offside and Nearside (1.7.4a)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Offside & Nearside (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped union (3.6.B.1)
- (Dangerous) Fuel tank insecure Main support section under fuel tank corroded (7.2.1)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail Bolt loose (6.1.D.1b)
- Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)
- Front Shock absorber insecure Offside & Nearside lower nuts loose (2.7.2b)
- Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Offside & Nearside (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.4e)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle Not "C" rated (4.1.A.2a)
Passed
On Jun 20 2014 with 43,227 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- steering box has slight play
Failed
On Jun 17 2014 with 43,227 miles
There were 17 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Horn control missing (1.6.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- steering box has slight play
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