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D389 PCY

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

187,140 mi
Last recorded187,140 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD389 PCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 187,140 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 184,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

advise all coil springs corrossion

Fail 10 Jun 2024 184,133 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

advise all coil springs corrossion

Pass 12 Sep 2022 176,003 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 173,980 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 Jul 2020 168,895 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 168,567 miles

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

Offside Front tyre pershed

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 168,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 167,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 May 2016 167,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded T piece to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack rubber mounts slightly deteriorated but not excessive movement

Fail 5 May 2016 167,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative lamps not working (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded T piece to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack rubber mounts slightly deteriorated but not excessive movement

Pass 1 May 2015 166,728 miles

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

n/s/r inner flitch corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 22 Apr 2015 166,720 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r inner flitch corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Feb 2014 166,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 166,100 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 165,895 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 165,895 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 164,863 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 164,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 162,823 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brakes need a service

Pass 7 Jul 2009 161,324 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 160,490 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 160,490 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 May 2006 158,587 miles

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

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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D389 PCY is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D389 PCY, 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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D389 PCY is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 15 May 1987.

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