CarVerify

Free Car Check

E879 PEC

1987 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 2100cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,021 mi
Last recorded109,021 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Campervan109,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE879 PEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 109,021 miles

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

oil leak

rear suspension and mounts rusty

Fail 14 May 2025 109,015 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to get reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2024 107,535 miles

rear suspension and mounts rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2024 107,525 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear n/s/r and o/s/r (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear reflector missing n/s/r and o/s/r (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light n/s and o/s (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

rear suspension and mounts rusty

Pass 11 May 2023 105,855 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 104,660 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 102,664 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 102,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 101,542 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 101,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,630 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 98,271 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front metal brake pipe twisted slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2018 98,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front metal brake pipe twisted slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,056 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,148 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,981 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 95,898 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2011 95,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 95,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 95,782 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 87,565 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 87,553 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,625 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 72,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 69,388 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 69,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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)

fuel tank becoming corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
Full Volkswagen Campervan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E879 PEC is a 1987 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 109,018 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E879 PEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E879 PEC?

You can check the full history of E879 PEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E879 PEC registered?

E879 PEC is a 1987 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E879 PEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E879 PEC shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E879 PEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E879 PEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.