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D927 KWY

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,317 mi
Last recorded78,317 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD927 KWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 78,317 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 77,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 75,905 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured also quite dim (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

all indicators slightly dimmer than expected

Fail 17 May 2022 73,972 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch towards front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch towards front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

various underside/component corrosion

Pass 6 May 2021 73,184 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 73,179 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 72,625 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 71,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 69,338 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 67,353 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 64,775 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak from waterpump

Pass 15 May 2015 64,775 miles

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

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

coolant leak from waterpump

Pass 14 May 2014 62,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S Sill area corroded

O/S Step area corroded

O/S inner wheel arch corroded but not considered support paneling

Fail 9 May 2014 62,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S Sill area corroded

O/S Step area corroded

O/S inner wheel arch corroded but not considered support paneling

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2013 59,513 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to off side floor well and sill

Pass 20 May 2013 59,513 miles

corrosion to off side floor well and sill

Pass 16 May 2012 55,622 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,773 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 May 2010 47,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2010 47,936 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 47,365 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 45,551 miles

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

surface corrosion on nearside and offside rear chassis legs

Fail 9 May 2008 45,551 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion on nearside and offside rear chassis legs

Pass 26 Jan 2007 86,299 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 86,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 79,305 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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D927 KWY is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 D927 KWY, 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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D927 KWY is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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