Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen Type 2 Camper car check
Is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper reliable? We analysed 1,526 real MOT tests across 117 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper 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 Type 2 Camper.
Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Type 2 Camper MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Type 2 Camper owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Type 2 Camper MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 58 | 70.7% | 47,504 | 60,806 | 89,836 |
| 1979 | 162 | 66.7% | 14,079 | 23,730 | 49,439 |
| 1978 | 88 | 61.4% | 19,594 | 24,636 | 50,183 |
| 1975 | 59 | 66.1% | 21,962 | 72,552 | 87,404 |
| 1973 | 146 | 75.3% | 43,951 | 61,891 | 79,630 |
| 1972 | 121 | 64.5% | 24,793 | 36,678 | 63,754 |
| 1971 | 101 | 59.4% | 17,908 | 61,746 | 73,490 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Last?
Based on 117 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Type 2 Camper 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 Type 2 Camper
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.3% MOT pass rate from 146 tests
59.4% MOT pass rate from 101 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is 1973, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.3% across 146 tests. The 1971 model year has the lowest pass rate at 59.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Type 2 Camper THIS CAR | 68.0% | 1,526 | 50,554 mi | 55 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 |
| Land Rover 4X4 | 74.7% | 1,085 | 79,309 mi | 54 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.0% across 1,526 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (122 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (94), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (71). 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 Type 2 Camper owner drives around 1,055 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 Type 2 Camper models stay on UK roads for around 55 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.