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E461 UYA

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

154,983 mi
Last recorded154,983 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE461 UYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 154,983 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 153,279 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 152,820 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front body corroded. steps area

Fail 27 Nov 2023 152,819 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

N/s/r pocket badly corroded close to engine subframe mounting

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front body corroded. steps area

Pass 25 Nov 2022 151,690 miles

Nearside Front Body corroded

Nearside Rear body corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body corroded

Park brake warning lamp inoperative

Pass 29 Nov 2021 151,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s/r pocket corroded and N/s/r valance

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 149,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 149,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 145,899 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 145,899 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 143,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front steps underside slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 138,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2017 138,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 133,011 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 133,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 127,260 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 123,306 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 120,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 117,474 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 113,634 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 109,546 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2008 105,910 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 105,340 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 102,434 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 98,281 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake efforts low

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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E461 UYA is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E461 UYA, 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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What year was E461 UYA registered?

E461 UYA is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E461 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E461 UYA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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