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D865 SDV

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,168 mi
Last recorded53,168 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD865 SDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 53,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis,floors,innersills

o/s rear parking effort low

Pass 20 May 2023 52,894 miles

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

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

corrosion to chassis and floors

o/s parking lever effort low

Pass 25 Jun 2022 4,974 miles

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

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

corrosion to floors and chassis

handbrake travel

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,017 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

rust to both innersills and chassis

Pass 7 Sep 2018 229,010 miles

rear axel and components showing surface corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2018 229,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axel and components showing surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2017 38,036 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 2,859 miles

underside of vehicle showing light surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2016 2,859 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake binding on imbalance 74% (3.7.B.5b)

underside of vehicle showing light surface corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 913 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 200,869 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 200,765 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 99,418 miles

body, wheel arches and sills in very poor condition.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 99,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

body, wheel arches and sills in very poor condition.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 97,464 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 97,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

breather pipe loose

near side rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 90,824 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,148 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 85,145 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,385 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 71,219 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 71,217 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 63,073 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 63,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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D865 SDV 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 66.7%.

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 D865 SDV, 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 D865 SDV registered?

D865 SDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 30 March 1987.

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