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E282 GPV

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

203,776 mi
Last recorded203,776 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE282 GPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 203,776 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Under body corrosion age related

Pass 15 Jun 2023 203,078 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body and suspension comp exhaust and brake comp corroded age related

Pass 4 Sep 2021 203,964 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills Inner & Outer & Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 202,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 202,745 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 202,567 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front jacking point has slight corrosion

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

Pass 5 May 2017 202,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front jacking point has slight corrosion

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 202,501 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front jacking point has slight corrosion

Pass 6 May 2016 202,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 202,190 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake reaction rod rubbers perished

both o/s/r and n/s/r coil spring lower mountings corroding

front passenger seat removed

n/s/r driveshaft gaiter split

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

one o/s/r wheel studs short

Fail 5 May 2015 202,190 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake reaction rod rubbers perished

both o/s/r and n/s/r coil spring lower mountings corroding

corrosion near battery tray

n/s/r driveshaft gaiter split

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

one o/s/r wheel studs short

Pass 26 Mar 2014 201,732 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 201,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both front cab door steps

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrsion to nearside rear inner corner valance

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

temp repair to rear exhaust hanger

wipers poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2012 196,731 miles

for previous advisories see test number 156943122218

Fail 10 Aug 2012 196,661 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front number plate damaged

front valance behind bumper corroded

metal brake pipes over tank corroded

n/s rear outer cv gaitor perished

n/s rear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall

spare wheel dangerous

wipers perished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 189,659 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to both front cab steps

corrosion to offside outer sill

corrosion/holed nearside front inner wheel arch

front/rear number plates cracked

lower part of front panel corroded

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear bumper corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 189,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to both front cab steps

corrosion to offside outer sill

corrosion/holed nearside front inner wheel arch

front/rear number plates cracked

lower part of front panel corroded

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear bumper corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 182,005 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 181,908 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Both outer handbrake cables damaged

Metal brake pipes tp front rusty

Offside front and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Spare tyre totally U/S

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2010 179,112 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to all outer body panels , front floor steps inner arches etc.

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

Offside front brake binding.

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

Rear bumper missing an d coffside corner bumper insecure.

Tow ball not fitted at time of test , towbar electrics insecure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 174,550 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 171,925 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 171,925 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 168,842 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 65,325 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 165,324 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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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E282 GPV is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 E282 GPV, 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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E282 GPV is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 October 1987.

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