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D856 VCH

1987 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

246,802 mi
Last recorded246,802 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD856 VCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 246,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 246,802 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 246,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 246,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 246,802 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 24,684 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 24,680 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 246,367 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake dust shields deteriorated

offside front jacking point area heavily corroded

rear bodywork inner corners deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2019 246,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant pipe rubbing on nearside driveshaft

front brake dust shields deteriorated

offside front jacking point area heavily corroded

rear bodywork inner corners deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2018 244,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front corrosion on jacking point

Nearside Rear corrosion under body corner

Offside Rear corrosion under body corner

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 244,408 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front corrosion on jacking point

Nearside Rear corrosion under body corner

Offside Rear corrosion under body corner

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 244,320 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 244,299 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 244,280 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 244,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 243,317 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 242,272 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 241,778 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 241,376 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 233,486 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 231,627 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 231,112 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 231,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear outer c.v boot split

Pass 26 Aug 2008 229,723 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 229,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 228,361 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 224,536 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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D856 VCH is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc 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 D856 VCH, 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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D856 VCH is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 January 1987.

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