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D479 HVG

1987 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,094 mi
Last recorded87,094 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD479 HVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 87,094 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 87,082 miles

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

Offside Rear cv boot has a very small tear , inner

Pass 21 Oct 2022 87,074 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 86,943 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 86,861 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,810 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,727 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 86,317 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/r floor welding behind bumper area

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2014 85,625 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/r floor welding behind bumper area

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 84,185 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 82,847 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 80,260 miles

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

slight corrosion to offside front brake disc

Pass 18 Jul 2009 76,149 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 76,030 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 70,372 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 70,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 63,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,934 miles

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

suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 17 Jul 2006 56,934 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

suspension bushes starting to perish

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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D479 HVG is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D479 HVG, 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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D479 HVG is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 February 1987.

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