£8,866 • £10,000 - £15,000
1959 Volkswagen T2 ‘Split Screen’ Camper Van
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 146
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1959 Volkswagen T2 ‘Split Screen’ Camper Van, a stalled restoration project imported from California to the UK in 2007. While it runs and drives and comes with a V5 registration document, it requires complete restoration to bring it back to its original condition.
Condition
3
The listing specifies that the car is a stalled restoration project that was stripped out for bodywork. It has mechanical and cosmetic problems, and requires substantial reconditioning.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
470442
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
707 XUE
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Year: 1959 Make: Volkswagen Model: T2 ‘Split Screen’ Camper Van Registration: 707 XUE Chassis No: 470442 Odometer: tba The 1959 Volkswagen Split Screen Camper is one of the most iconic vehicles of the postwar era, symbolising freedom, adventure, and simple engineering.
Recognisable by its distinctive two-piece front windscreen, hence the name ‘Split Screen’, this camper was based on the Volkswagen Type 2 platform and quickly became a favourite among families, travellers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Powered by a modest rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-four engine, the 1959 model prioritised reliability and efficiency over speed, making it ideal for long, leisurely journeys.
Inside, the Split Screen Camper was cleverly designed to maximise limited space.
Depending on the conversion, often by companies such as Westfalia, it could include fold-out beds, compact seating, storage cabinets, and even a small cooking area.
It later became closely associated with the counterculture movement of th...
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£3,832
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£31,125
Median Price (Since 2020)
£153,319
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 19 2020
Latest MOT Mileage
9,100 miles
Registration Date
1959-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On May 20 2019 with 9,100 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Apr 25 2016 with 9,101 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Slight oil seepage from steering box
Failed
On Apr 21 2016 with 9,101 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Inner Drive shafts > Constant velocity joints - gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shafts > Constant velocity joints - gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
- Nearside Rear Inner Drive shafts > Constant velocity joints - gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shafts > Constant velocity joints - gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Slight oil seepage from steering box
Passed
On May 19 2012 with 9,100 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
User Entered:
- The brake master cylinder looks damp this may be a result of replacing parts
- Some of the lock nuts on steering parts look to be to short
- bumperets are loose on rear bumper
- Oil leak
- Steering wheel appears to have been repaired but not sharp or rough,has no cracks and is secure.
- Body corroded in places but no sharp edges.
Failed
On May 14 2012 with 9,100 miles
There were 21 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
- Offside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
User Entered:
- The brake master cylinder looks damp this may be a result of replacing parts
- Some of the lock nuts on steering parts look to be to short
- bumperets are loose on rear bumper
Passed
On May 03 2007 with 9,100 miles
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