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E792 NWP

1987 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

25,438 mi
Last recorded25,438 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE792 NWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 25,438 miles

Front headlight masks fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 25,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlight masks fitted

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 25,095 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

corrosion under both front steps

Fail 3 Jul 2024 25,095 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

corrosion under both front steps

Pass 13 Jul 2023 22,704 miles

Headlight masks fitted

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 22,643 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlight masks fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 20,551 miles

slight play in osf inner tie rod

Pass 14 Jul 2021 15,601 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Servo opperation

offside rear wheel bearing play but not excessive

Fail 1 Jul 2021 15,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Servo opperation

mask on offside headlamp insecure

offside rear wheel bearing play but not excessive

Pass 3 Jul 2020 10,923 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 10,921 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 9,741 miles

Headlight masks fitted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 9,741 miles

Emissions not tested Timing belt history unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Headlight masks fitted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 5,287 miles

offside front wheel bearing

offside inner steering joint

offside rear slight bind

offside upper arm bushes

Fail 30 May 2018 5,286 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside front wheel bearing

offside inner steering joint

offside rear slight bind

offside upper arm bushes

Pass 16 May 2017 6,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,188 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 98,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat STORK BOLT LOOSE (5.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,605 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 23 May 2014 94,201 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 93,345 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 93,345 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,050 miles

front brake discs are in poor condition

front tyre size 185 rear tyre size is 195

fuel filler hose is badly cracking

offside front tyre is cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Apr 2011 85,696 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 85,696 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,974 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 77,974 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 75,454 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (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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E792 NWP is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,590cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 E792 NWP, 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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E792 NWP is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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