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EMR 780L

1987 Volkswagen Campervan

Green Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,474 mi
Last recorded85,474 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Campervan109,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMR 780L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 85,474 miles

Front steering coupling slight play

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 85,474 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front steering coupling slight play

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 84,806 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,554 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 83,543 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,652 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 79,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 79,535 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,933 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm and out of shape

slight play in nearside front wheel

slight play in offside front wheel

Fail 21 Jul 2015 78,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front steering arm outer boot has a pin hole in it

offside front tyre worn to 2mm and out of shape

slight play in nearside front wheel

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,802 miles

both rear inner and outer cv gaiters are deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2014 76,802 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear inner and outer cv gaiters are deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,125 miles

Front brake pads appear low

N/S headlight is damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spots of surface rust on the underside of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2012 75,355 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outside edge

Rear driveshaft boots in poor condition

Fail 1 May 2012 75,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear driveshaft boots in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,112 miles

Engine needs slight tuning

Nearside rear handbrake needs slight attention

Nearside tyre wearing badly on outter edge

Offside front indicator slightly deteriorated

Washers and wipers need slight attention

Pass 28 Jun 2010 72,885 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 72,880 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 71,365 miles

Handbrake needs slight adjustment

Holes in offside rear sill and also nearside rear sill

Fail 25 Apr 2009 71,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Holes in offside rear sill and also nearside rear sill

Pass 23 May 2008 69,948 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 69,948 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2007 68,933 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,253 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 67,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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
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EMR 780L is a 1987 Volkswagen Campervan in Green with a 1,900cc 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 EMR 780L, 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.

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EMR 780L is a 1987 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 23 April 1987.

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