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E975 JBF

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

168,070 mi
Last recorded168,070 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE975 JBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 168,070 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 166,956 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 166,956 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 164,151 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 164,151 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 162,639 miles

Offside Rear Floor starting to corrode more than 30 cms. from a mounting point

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

Fail 28 May 2021 162,637 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% offside lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearings not tested wheels binding

Offside Rear Floor starting to corrode more than 30 cms. from a mounting point

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 161,638 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear o/s rear inner sill area

Pass 11 Sep 2018 156,993 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 153,992 miles

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

Nearside Front brake fluctuating

Offside Rear floor pan/ sill heavily corroded

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes binding

horn intermittent

offside inner sill corroded

rear brake application uneven

slight end float in rear brakes/ bearings

turbo radiator insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2016 153,424 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 153,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 152,930 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 151,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 150,743 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 150,220 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2012 150,192 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 148,812 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 148,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 145,699 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 549,986 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 543,695 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 548,901 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 108,536 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 108,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E975 JBF is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E975 JBF, 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 E975 JBF registered?

E975 JBF is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 October 1987.

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