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E285 JKV

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

167,151 mi
Last recorded167,151 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE285 JKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 167,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 167,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Park brake near max travel

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 167,151 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Park brake near max travel

Pass 5 Sep 2023 167,150 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 167,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 167,150 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 167,150 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 167,150 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 167,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 167,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 167,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill area corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 3 May 2019 167,150 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 167,150 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 167,150 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 167,150 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 165,546 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 164,959 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 164,959 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 160,647 miles

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 160,647 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 158,255 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 158,255 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2013 156,892 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside rear outer cv gaitor split

Fail 20 Jun 2013 156,892 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear outer cv gaitor split

Pass 29 May 2012 149,277 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 144,803 miles

exhaust corroding....

wipers smear.....

Pass 15 Jul 2010 138,524 miles

play in wheel bearings

steering coupling splitting

Pass 4 Jul 2009 134,744 miles

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

fuel filler neck split

Fail 17 Jul 2008 132,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jul 2008 132,619 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2007 128,580 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 128,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake travel

Pass 29 Jun 2006 123,998 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 123,995 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s rear brake hose ferrule corroded+slight play in n/s upper wishbone bushes

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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E285 JKV is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 E285 JKV, 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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E285 JKV is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 October 1987.

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