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MIB 631

1987 Volkswagen Camper

Turquoise Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

197,401 mi
Last recorded197,401 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Camper126,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 631
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1987
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 197,401 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 196,527 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 196,527 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 195,225 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 194,534 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 193,703 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 192,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 188,642 miles

Nearside Front seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 19 Apr 2018 186,446 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 186,342 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2017 186,340 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced inner arch (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced inner arch (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wishbone bush spliting

Oil leak engine

clutch pipe leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2016 18,601 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 18,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened sill (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack insecure mounting bushes (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 185,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 185,266 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 183,981 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 182,924 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 182,491 miles

corrosion to o/s step

Fail 16 May 2011 182,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to o/s step

Pass 21 May 2010 181,839 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 28 May 2009 181,442 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 181,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front and rear brake furrels starting to corrode

slight bind from offside front brake

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2008 180,668 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 179,679 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 178,874 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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MIB 631 is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper in Turquoise with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 126,158 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 MIB 631, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MIB 631 registered?

MIB 631 is a 1987 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 March 1987.

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