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J14 DKB

1991 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

165,115 mi
Last recorded165,115 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Camper111,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 DKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 165,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 165,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 165,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 160,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 154,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 151,221 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 151,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 150,573 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2018 150,275 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 28 May 2018 150,275 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2017 149,764 miles

advise o/s/f droplink bush

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise front brake pipes covered in grees

Fail 14 May 2017 149,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise front brake pipes covered in grees

advise o/s/f droplink bush

Pass 16 Apr 2016 148,072 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 145,872 miles

slight movement in inner rack joints

Pass 28 Mar 2014 142,704 miles

fanbelts becoming worn

handbrake reading low on n/s compared with o/s

o/s cv gaitor becoming perished

Fail 25 Mar 2014 142,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

fanbelts becoming worn

handbrake reading low on n/s compared with o/s

o/s cv gaitor becoming perished

Pass 4 Dec 2012 142,672 miles

slight condensation in offside headlight lense

Fail 28 Nov 2012 142,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight condensation in offside headlight lense

Pass 21 Sep 2011 141,033 miles

Both side's steering rack linkage end has slight play (no free play on hard surface).

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti slip slightly deteriorated.

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 134,942 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 134,219 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 134,219 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 124,943 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 124,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 113,421 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 113,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

horn weak

slight play top steering column bush

windscreen marked

Fail 31 Aug 2006 107,195 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 107,195 miles

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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J14 DKB is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 111,638 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J14 DKB, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J14 DKB is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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