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E412 PFK

1987 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,761 mi
Last recorded158,761 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van117,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE412 PFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 158,761 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 157,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 157,094 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 156,018 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 156,018 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 153,745 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 153,745 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 152,333 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 152,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 150,583 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 148,205 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 147,414 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 147,411 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 145,033 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 145,033 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 141,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 139,108 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 139,108 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 136,164 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 136,142 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 136,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 135,945 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH OUTER WHEEL ARCHES + BOTH OUTER SILLS

Fail 7 Jul 2011 135,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH OUTER WHEEL ARCHES + BOTH OUTER SILLS

Pass 11 Sep 2008 135,862 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 116,516 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 116,516 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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E412 PFK is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,116 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E412 PFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E412 PFK registered?

E412 PFK is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 11 November 1987.

Is E412 PFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E412 PFK shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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