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D459 NOD

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,496 mi
Last recorded11,496 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD459 NOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 11,496 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 11,381 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 2,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 96,483 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 96,476 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing BOTH (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 96,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front (5.2.3 (f))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear (5.2.3 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 96,360 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front (5.2.3 (f))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear (5.2.3 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 95,371 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 95,368 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2017 94,887 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

advise rear tyres stetched almost to limit on bead rims

Fail 2 May 2017 94,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

advise rear tyres stetched almost to limit on bead rims

Pass 9 May 2016 94,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 94,734 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 94,623 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 May 2015 94,621 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,953 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread from age

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,144 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 84,733 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 77,901 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 77,901 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D459 NOD is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D459 NOD, 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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What year was D459 NOD registered?

D459 NOD is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 January 1987.

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