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D558 PHE

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Green Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

130,322 mi
Last recorded130,322 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD558 PHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 130,322 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door steps corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch by fuel cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 130,322 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wishbone mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door steps both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 130,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 128,987 miles

Nearside Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side loading door lower mounting (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 128,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DOOR STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 124,656 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 124,656 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted exposed steel work (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2017 118,730 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle also on suspension components and chassis rails.

Pass 14 May 2016 117,371 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 116,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre has nail

Pass 15 May 2014 115,428 miles

Both rear chassis legs and engine mounting arms are heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2014 115,428 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear chassis legs and engine mounting arms are heavily corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 114,346 miles

Both rear chassis legs and engine mounting arms are heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 114,346 miles

Both rear chassis legs and engine mounting arms are heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 114,248 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

At the time of test the vehicle was heavily corroded around all of the suspension and springs

Both rear reverse lights are on permanently

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

The nearside rear wheel is heavily corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 113,570 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front door steps corroded

both wipers slightly smearing

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to nearside and offside rear suspension arms

heavy corrosion and holes to offside outer sill outside prescribed areas

heavy corrosion to inner sills, outer sills, chassis rails, cross members, inner wheel arches and floorpan

nearside front tyre perished

rear bumper corroded and damaged

Fail 12 May 2012 113,570 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front door steps corroded

both wipers slightly smearing

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to nearside and offside rear suspension arms

heavy corrosion and holes to offside outer sill outside prescribed areas

heavy corrosion to inner sills, outer sills, chassis rails, cross members, inner wheel arches and floorpan

nearside front tyre perished

rear bumper corroded and damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2008 111,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 111,645 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 109,590 miles

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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D558 PHE is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 D558 PHE, 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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D558 PHE is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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