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D104 ELN

1987 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,433 mi
Last recorded37,433 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van117,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD104 ELN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 37,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed pipes front and rear coated (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis underseal treated front to rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody condition of all suspension / brake components slight corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2025 35,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

General underside condition front & rear

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside slight ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 32,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corroded full length

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 32,994 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and offside rear (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underside corrosion full length

Pass 19 Apr 2023 31,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 31,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 31,410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Nearside & Offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust tail pipe holed

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (e))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,588 miles

All tyres crackingh in tread

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 28,588 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 28,588 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,588 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 May 2013 28,589 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 28,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,586 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2012 28,586 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,154 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre inner tread mishaped

offside/nearside front step plates areas corroded/ holed

Fail 28 Feb 2011 27,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre inner tread mishaped

offside/nearside front step plates areas corroded/ holed

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,753 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,655 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 19,655 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,692 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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D104 ELN is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,116 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D104 ELN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D104 ELN is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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