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J538 PWD

1992 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

148,313 mi
Last recorded148,313 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Camper81,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ538 PWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 148,313 miles

Front indecators dim

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

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 1 May 2026 148,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front indecators dim

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

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 15 Nov 2024 145,755 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow.

Fail 12 Nov 2024 145,752 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded and slight blow.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 145,187 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 145,185 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 143,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 143,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket detatched

Pass 15 Sep 2021 138,239 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 138,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 134,847 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 134,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 129,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 129,942 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 125,812 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm bush has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner body section behind rear wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre very cracked and perished on sidewalls and outer edge of tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre very cracked and perished on sidewalls and outer edge of tread pattern

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body underside & brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 18 Aug 2017 125,754 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front lower edge of rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm bush has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner body section behind rear wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre very cracked and perished on sidewalls and outer edge of tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre very cracked and perished on sidewalls and outer edge of tread pattern

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body underside & brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 28 Jun 2016 124,991 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 Jul 2015 124,166 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 124,161 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 123,339 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 123,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Water tank at rear of vehicle insecure.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 122,630 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front & offside rear tyres cracking

rear water tank insecure

some corrosion to rear floors

some rear brake imbalance

Fail 17 Jun 2013 122,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front and rear tyres cracking

rear water tank insecure

some corrosion to rear floors

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jun 2012 122,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear floors

rear bumper/cycle rack mountings badly corroded and insecure

some play in offside steering idler

Pass 21 Jun 2011 121,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 121,376 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 120,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 120,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 119,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

body corrosion nearside rear

corrsion to rear offside cross member ,not affecting suspension

water tank loose

Fail 6 Jul 2009 119,106 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

body corrosion nearside rear

corrsion to rear offside cross member ,not affecting suspension

water tank loose

Pass 8 Jul 2008 117,278 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to nearside reflector

some corrosion to rear floors and body work

Fail 7 Jul 2008 117,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to nearside reflector

some corrosion to rear floors and body work

Pass 9 Jul 2007 116,096 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 116,096 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 114,943 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 114,941 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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J538 PWD is a 1992 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 81,972 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 J538 PWD, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J538 PWD is a 1992 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 June 1992.

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