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J59 DYA

1991 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,573 mi
Last recorded56,573 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Camper111,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ59 DYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 56,573 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 55,992 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 54,479 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 54,186 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,798 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,093 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,426 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 48,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,073 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 46,414 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat belt casing damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2014 43,670 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seatbelt locking device casing damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,345 miles

Drivers seat belt catch casing broken. Seat belt catch working ok at time of test

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

Temporary repair to exhaust system. OK At time of test.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 42,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat belt catch casing broken. Seat belt catch working ok at time of test

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,014 miles

Headlamp switch loose but working at time of test

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,104 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,931 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,992 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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J59 DYA is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J59 DYA, 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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J59 DYA is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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