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E306 NLJ

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,727 mi
Last recorded155,727 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE306 NLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 155,727 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 154,513 miles

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

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

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

reverse lamps not working (pre 2009)

Pass 9 May 2022 153,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened back plate (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 153,081 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened back plate (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 150,474 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 150,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 148,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 145,754 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 143,183 miles

Nearside Rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 2 May 2017 138,940 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 138,935 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 135,854 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 135,851 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 134,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 132,360 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 132,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 131,066 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 128,649 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 128,649 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 124,403 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 122,859 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

thick surface corrosion to n/s and o/s sill near rear suspention....also around filler neck near o/s/f seat belt mounting

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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E306 NLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E306 NLJ, 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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E306 NLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 November 1987.

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