Volkswagen Campervan Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen Campervan car check
Is the Volkswagen Campervan reliable? We analysed 12,604 real MOT tests across 870 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Campervan is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Campervan.
Volkswagen Campervan Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Campervan. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Campervan MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Campervan to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Campervan Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Volkswagen Campervan Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Campervan owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Campervan MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Campervan year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 92 | 80.4% | 14,717 | 20,934 | 39,278 |
| 2014 | 155 | 69.0% | 30,869 | 63,621 | 79,601 |
| 2013 | 93 | 71.0% | 30,538 | 61,602 | 90,064 |
| 2012 | 253 | 70.0% | 36,960 | 52,946 | 78,080 |
| 2011 | 239 | 74.1% | 23,341 | 58,432 | 81,806 |
| 2010 | 257 | 70.0% | 23,100 | 40,532 | 82,597 |
| 2009 | 242 | 71.1% | 25,856 | 48,186 | 78,762 |
| 2008 | 373 | 74.0% | 20,706 | 47,945 | 91,755 |
| 2007 | 335 | 70.7% | 34,488 | 65,912 | 88,041 |
| 2006 | 333 | 73.3% | 12,868 | 27,667 | 78,218 |
| 2005 | 457 | 72.2% | 29,513 | 53,901 | 71,440 |
| 2004 | 282 | 68.1% | 25,711 | 46,973 | 82,433 |
| 2003 | 171 | 70.2% | 33,751 | 49,143 | 279,882 |
| 2002 | 114 | 62.3% | 37,767 | 73,049 | 192,810 |
| 1999 | 114 | 72.8% | 70,610 | 134,853 | 232,200 |
| 1998 | 69 | 72.5% | 58,884 | 72,226 | 260,507 |
| 1996 | 86 | 77.9% | 58,558 | 89,392 | 118,078 |
| 1994 | 50 | 64.0% | 70,503 | 80,786 | 90,203 |
| 1993 | 82 | 74.4% | 84,269 | 172,065 | 281,843 |
| 1991 | 279 | 72.0% | 86,198 | 108,315 | 123,919 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Campervan Last?
Based on 870 Volkswagen Campervan vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Campervan Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Campervan MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Campervan
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.5% MOT pass rate from 115 tests
60.8% MOT pass rate from 283 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Campervan is 1966, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.5% across 115 tests. The 1983 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Volkswagen Campervan Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Campervan THIS CAR | 68.4% | 12,604 | 57,536 mi | 61 yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 | 87.6% | 8,036 | 13,815 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Campervan trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen CampervanShould you buy a used Volkswagen Campervan?
The Volkswagen Campervan has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.4% across 12,604 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Volkswagen Campervan are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (811 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (659), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (519). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Volkswagen Campervan owner drives around 1,115 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Volkswagen Campervan models stay on UK roads for around 61 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.