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E916 JOW

1987 Volkswagen Camper Van

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

170,561 mi
Last recorded170,561 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van117,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE916 JOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 170,561 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 170,561 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 169,161 miles

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

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

both rear bumper end caps missing (ends are covered with suitable protection)

both rear bumper end caps missing (ends are covered with suitable protection)

Pass 7 Dec 2023 168,929 miles

Nearside inner and out sill corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 168,923 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 168,290 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 168,290 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 167,522 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advance travel, parking brake lever,,, recommend attention

o/s and n/s rear engine compartment floors/inner wheel arches,, corroded,, recommend check

underside of vehicle, slight surface corrosion,, but generally in good condition

Pass 4 Nov 2020 166,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advance, parking brake lever travel

Fail 22 Oct 2020 166,090 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advance, parking brake lever travel

Pass 12 Apr 2019 164,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 162,696 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system in poor condition - some minor leaks - temporary repairs- recommend replacement

wiper blades in poor condition recommend replacement

Pass 24 Apr 2017 162,485 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded in poor condition - recommend replacement

Pass 10 Apr 2016 160,897 miles

exhaust blows

Pass 22 Apr 2015 158,605 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust pipes heavily corroded - minor leak

uneven wear on offside front tyre - recommend replacement

Pass 22 Apr 2014 155,566 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 155,374 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 150,947 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 150,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 147,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 143,571 miles

advise front and rear brake pipes corroded

advise front discs heavily lipped

advise front wipers split

advise main beam beam indication light not working

advise play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Apr 2010 140,985 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system heavily corroded

offside front brake binding very slightly

slight coolant loss seen at resoivoir area

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Aug 2009 139,589 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 139,533 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 138,405 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 138,390 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

main beam indicator not working

Pass 2 Aug 2007 137,111 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 137,111 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2006 135,249 miles

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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E916 JOW is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E916 JOW, 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.

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E916 JOW is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 13 August 1987.

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