Volkswagen Camper MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Camper. Check any Camper by registration number below.

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68.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-17.1%

vs Volkswagen Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Volkswagen Camper — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Camper has an average MOT pass rate of 68.6%, which is 17.1 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Camper on the road.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point. If you are preparing your Camper for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Camper, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Camper performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 31 vehicles

45.2%Poor

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Retest Rate

58.8%

2013

Based on 91 vehicles

71.4%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

25.0%

Mileage at 10yr

79k mi

2012

Based on 122 vehicles

70.5%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

31.9%

2011

Based on 102 vehicles

79.4%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

16.7%

2010

Based on 171 vehicles

75.4%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

14.3%

2009

Based on 120 vehicles

80.8%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

16.0%

2008

Based on 157 vehicles

73.2%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

25.3%

2007

Based on 155 vehicles

73.5%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

23.9%

2006

Based on 168 vehicles

59.5%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

34.6%

2005

Based on 97 vehicles

63.9%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

35.0%

2004

Based on 108 vehicles

50.0%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

28.9%

2003

Based on 94 vehicles

71.3%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

22.2%

2002

Based on 53 vehicles

83.0%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

22.2%

2001

Based on 36 vehicles

83.3%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Retest Rate

15.8%

2000

Based on 30 vehicles

76.7%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Retest Rate

23.5%

1999

Based on 36 vehicles

61.1%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

43.5%

1997

Based on 57 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.5%

1996

Based on 41 vehicles

78.0%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

20.7%

1995

Based on 35 vehicles

68.6%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

34.8%

1994

Based on 31 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Retest Rate

15.8%

1993

Based on 34 vehicles

61.8%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

40.0%

1992

Based on 41 vehicles

65.9%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

24.1%

1991

Based on 191 vehicles

69.6%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

29.0%

1990

Based on 381 vehicles

66.9%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

20.5%

1989

Based on 301 vehicles

67.1%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

24.2%

1988

Based on 127 vehicles

55.9%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

41.1%

1987

Based on 164 vehicles

62.2%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

30.3%

1986

Based on 177 vehicles

58.8%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

29.3%

1985

Based on 123 vehicles

70.7%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

16.0%

1984

Based on 122 vehicles

73.8%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.9%

1983

Based on 178 vehicles

71.3%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

19.6%

1982

Based on 75 vehicles

57.3%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

38.9%

1981

Based on 80 vehicles

65.0%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

14.3%

1980

Based on 87 vehicles

71.3%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

16.7%

1979

Based on 113 vehicles

52.2%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

44.1%

1978

Based on 56 vehicles

53.6%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

12.5%

Retest Rate

45.8%

1975

Based on 52 vehicles

71.2%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

11.1%

1974

Based on 44 vehicles

68.2%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

31.8%

1973

Based on 127 vehicles

64.6%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

26.3%

1972

Based on 169 vehicles

71.0%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

20.2%

0

Based on 2,287 vehicles

73.8%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Camper

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

16.1%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

10.6%

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

8.3%

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

8.3%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

7.7%

Volkswagen Camper Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

9.7%

Nearside

6.5%

Rear

6.5%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro

92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Camper

Volkswagen Camper — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Camper MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Camper?

The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Camper is 68.6% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Camper?

The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Camper are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (16.1%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (10.6%), Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point (8.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Volkswagen Camper reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 68.6%, the Volkswagen Camper is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Camper?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Camper?

Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Camper: 78,695 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Camper to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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