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1971 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2 CAMPER - 1598CC - RESTORATION PROJECT
United Kingdom • 6 Jul 2026 • Lot Lot 9
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is a restoration project with its original engine, largely complete parts, and interior fittings, offering a solid foundation for refurbishment. Despite requiring significant bodywork and mechanical attention, its rarity and the strong demand for restored examples make it a compelling investment opportunity for enthusiasts.
Condition
5
The description states this is a 'restoration project' and that 'attention to bodywork, mechanical systems, and general restoration should be anticipated.' While it is described as 'largely complete' and an 'honest and unspoilt vehicle, offering a solid foundation for recommissioning or full refurbishment,' it requires significant work. The MOT expired in 2018, and the mileage is unwarranted. This indicates it is functional but with noticeable wear and requiring moderate reconditioning.
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23,757 miles
ACG891J
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LHD
1971 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2 CAMPER - 1598CC - RESTORATION PROJECT
A wonderfully evocative project, this 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 'Bay Window' Camper offers an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a largely complete example ready for sympathetic restoration.
Powered by its original-type 1598cc air-cooled flat-four engine, the vehicle represents an ideal candidate for enthusiasts seeking to return a classic icon to its former glory.
Displaying the unmistakable styling that has made the Type 2 a cultural phenomenon, this example retains its characteristic silhouette, expansive glazing, and charming period details.
Though now requiring restoration, it presents as an honest and unspoilt vehicle, offering a solid foundation for recommissioning or full refurbishment.
Importantly, the camper remains substantially complete, with key components, trim, and interior fittings present—an increasingly significant factor in the viability and value of restoration projects.
The interior still reflects ...
Points of note
£920
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£43,945
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 17 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
23,452 miles
Registration Date
1971-03-12
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 18 2017 with 23,452 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and rear chassis area (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner wheel arch and rear chassis area (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, chassis and floor areas area (5.2.6)
- most areas of vehicle corroded withing prescribed areas
Failed
On Jul 11 2017 with 23,449 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area, also within steering component (3.1.9)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and rear chassis area (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner wheel arch and rear chassis area (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, chassis and floor areas area (5.2.6)
- most areas of vehicle corroded withing prescribed areas
Passed
On Jun 08 2015 with 22,941 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jun 25 2014 with 21,853 miles
Failed
On Jun 21 2014 with 21,836 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jun 28 2013 with 19,706 miles
Passed
On Aug 10 2012 with 18,560 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jun 29 2011 with 12,604 miles
Passed
On Jun 23 2010 with 10,939 miles
Passed
On Jun 17 2009 with 7,479 miles
Passed
On Jun 23 2008 with 6,438 miles
Failed
On Jun 12 2008 with 6,438 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Inner 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 (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On May 20 2007 with 6,438 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- front rear flooring starting to corrode
- front rear innor valance starting to corrode
- both front hub bearings dust covers missing
Passed
On May 09 2006 with 6,438 miles
Failed
On Feb 27 2006 with 6,438 miles
There were 30 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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