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EKB 797Y

1982 Volkswagen Camper

Green Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

4,719 mi
Last recorded4,719 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Camper56,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKB 797Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 4,719 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle .

Pass 14 Oct 2024 2,816 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 2,816 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 1,806 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 3,539 miles

General corrosion on underside.

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 1,210 miles

Corrosion under battery tray .

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

Steering column noisy under plastic covers.

Pass 14 Oct 2020

General body corrosion .

Wiring in poor condition .

Pass 23 Sep 2019 9,899 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 9,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 98,901 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 9,899 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle and bodywork.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 9,899 miles

Battery tray and rear body corroded.

CV boot perished.

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Number plates tatty.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 9,899 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Battery tray and rear body corroded.

CV boot perished.

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Number plates tatty.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 9,899 miles

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Rear flexi brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 9,800 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Rear flexi brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 9,899 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 9,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 9,899 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 9,899 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,899 miles

Handbrake rod corroded and performance out of balance.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,999 miles

front brake discs and pads worn ,discs corroded efficiency good.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,890 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 9,890 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,670 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 95,686 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 95,686 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 95,685 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 95,671 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

AUXILLARY WIREING FOULING NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ( REQUIRES SHEATHING )

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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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EKB 797Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 56,135 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 EKB 797Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EKB 797Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 August 1982.

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