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DEF 785T

1992 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

12,582 mi
Last recorded12,582 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Camper81,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEF 785T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 12,582 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 12,409 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 12,006 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 11,566 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 11,276 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 10,298 miles

Central Front slight play in steering damper on lock

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 May 2018 10,296 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) to flexi (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Central Front slight play in steering damper on lock

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2017 8,751 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 8,741 miles

Emissions not tested due to no tail pipe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 7,699 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 5,554 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 5,551 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism excessively worn and cannot be held in the on position (3.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 4,475 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 3,518 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front screen wipers do not self park

reverse lamp(s) not working

Fail 3 Aug 2012 3,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front screen wipers do not self park

offside rear brake binding slightly

reverse lamp(s) not working

Pass 18 Jul 2011 2,349 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 1,915 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 1,074 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 1,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 214 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake lever awkward to latch "on"

Fail 2 Nov 2007 133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 99,298 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 99,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Fail 16 Nov 2005 98,845 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

parking brake just met minimum 16%

Pass 16 Nov 2005 98,845 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

parking brake just met minimum 16%

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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DEF 785T is a 1992 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 81,972 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 DEF 785T, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DEF 785T is a 1992 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 December 1992.

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