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Est: £5,000 - £6,000

1974 VOLKSWAGEN

United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot 168

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1974 Volkswagen minibus was converted to a camper in 2015 and has undergone extensive restoration, including engine and gearbox reconditioning, and the fitting of twin carbs and new front adjustable beam. It also boasts upgrades such as leather seats and alloy wheels.

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Condition 

6

Restored, wear on exterior possible.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

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Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

OWF 873M

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showingMake: VOLKSWAGENRegistration: OWF 873MEngine Size (cc): 1584Year of Manufacture: 1974Date First Registered: 19/02/1974Location: DUE ON SITEYou can view from: Wednesday 17 June 2026 - Tuesday 23 June 2026We are currently processing this entry.

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The vendor has provided the following:

Originally registered as a minibus Turks was converted to a camper in 2015.
Extensive restoration included the fitting of:~ twin carbs~ electronic ignition~ alternator~ reconditioned engine (minimal end float)~ reconditioned gearbox~ new front adjustable beam~ new front doors~ new engine lid~ genuine T2 handles and locks~ Empi gear shifter~ leisure battery~ leisure battery switch~ 12 volt hook up~ leather front seats (Saab)~ stainless steel exhaust~ alloys

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on Apr 25 2018

Latest MOT Mileage

35,265 miles

Registration Date

1974-02-19

MOT History

Passed

On Apr 26 2017 with 35,265 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- underside all coated in black protective

Passed

On Jun 10 2016 with 44,573 miles


Failed

On Jun 08 2016 with 44,573 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Passed

On Jul 01 2015 with 41,506 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)


User Entered:
- chassis slightly corroded outside prescribed area
- gearbox mount bolt broken

Failed

On Jun 30 2015 with 41,506 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Fail:
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)


Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)


User Entered:
- chassis slightly corroded outside prescribed area
- gearbox mount bolt broken

Passed

On Jun 04 2009 with 26,076 miles


Passed

On Nov 05 2007 with 26,022 miles


Failed

On Oct 10 2007 with 26,018 miles

There were 10 defects noted.

Fail:
- All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Passed

On Aug 29 2006 with 25,310 miles


Failed

On Aug 23 2006 with 25,304 miles

There were 18 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Fail:
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- An item not tested (Manual)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)


User Entered:
- Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
- Nail in nearside front tyre
- (Dangerous) osr chassis corroded @ engine mount support bar
- nsr inner sill corroded and holed

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