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JDS 117J

1992 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,990 mi
Last recorded81,990 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Camper81,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDS 117J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 81,990 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 81,972 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 81,828 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 81,814 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 81,661 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 81,556 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 81,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake fluid reservoir damp

Pass 9 Jul 2021 81,542 miles

Front both front outer floor pans slightly corroded

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 80,524 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 80,513 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,587 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 78,971 miles

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp condensated pattern poor

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 76,827 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,534 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 71,273 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,202 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 65,338 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,658 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,790 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 56,103 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 53,955 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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JDS 117J is a 1992 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 JDS 117J, 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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What year was JDS 117J registered?

JDS 117J is a 1992 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 June 1992.

Is JDS 117J safe to buy?

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