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D217 HPX

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

232,555 mi
Last recorded232,555 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD217 HPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 232,555 miles

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 29 Apr 2025 230,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 226,742 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 219,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive track control arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slightly rough (5.1.3 (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))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 219,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive track control arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slightly rough (5.1.3 (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))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 207,860 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 198,669 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 198,635 miles

Brake cable damaged o/s h/brake cable corroded and weakened (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mount loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

advise corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch area by engine mount

Pass 10 Jun 2020 198,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 198,197 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 197,574 miles

Offside Rear service brake just within limits

Pass 23 May 2018 197,387 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2017 197,049 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 May 2017 197,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV Gaiter (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2016 197,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 197,404 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 197,404 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 195,104 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 194,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

extensive perishing to both front tyres on sidewalls

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general underside corrosion to front+rear body/chassis

number plate lamp dim

Fail 1 Oct 2010 192,838 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front both sides brake disc dust sheilds corroding

headlamp beam deflector on both lenses car left hand drive

slight body corrossion front section

slight damage to nearside front tie bar mounting area

Pass 1 Oct 2010 192,838 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front both sides brake disc dust sheilds corroding

headlamp beam deflector on both lenses car left hand drive

slight body corrossion front section

slight damage to nearside front tie bar mounting area

Pass 29 Sep 2009 190,461 miles

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)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers wiper blade splitting

front brake dust shields corroding

front brakes slightly binding both sides

nearside rear tyre appears low on pressure

Pass 12 Jul 2008

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 177,410 miles

???o/s/f shock absorber bolt???

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine and transmision oil leak

slight corrosion to rear body

slight play in both rear and o/s/f wheel bearings

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2006 172,698 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 172,679 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 172,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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D217 HPX is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 126,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D217 HPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D217 HPX is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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