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J274 UNT

1991 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,932 mi
Last recorded151,932 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Camper111,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ274 UNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 151,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 149,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 148,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered(under seal?) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 148,948 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested excessive fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered(under seal?) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 146,813 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 145,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 12 Jan 2022 143,721 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 143,721 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 141,631 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Hose Furrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2019 141,017 miles

n/s/f inner steering arm joint has slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2018 139,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 137,010 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 131,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 131,003 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 130,183 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 121,095 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 106,888 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 106,888 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 93,457 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 93,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,957 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 78,394 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,440 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 76,313 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2006 75,253 miles

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jan 2006 69,103 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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J274 UNT is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J274 UNT, 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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J274 UNT is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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