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D452 NGK

1986 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,712 mi
Last recorded241,712 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD452 NGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 241,712 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 235,419 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 227,098 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 217,768 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 210,853 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 210,853 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 201,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 198,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 198,425 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 189,432 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 188,706 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 187,023 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 185,048 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 186,047 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 65,912 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 65,512 miles

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

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

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

bottom steering colom UJ mount rubber fatigued

n/s/f tyre fatigued

Fail 19 Apr 2013 63,321 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

bottom steering colom UJ mount rubber fatigued

n/s/r tyre fatigued

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,360 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

body holed nsr

body holed osr

lower steering column coupling rubbing on water pipes

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished

Fail 9 Aug 2011 59,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

body holed nsr

body holed osr

lower steering column coupling rubbing on water pipes

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,512 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 57,512 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s front door step repaired with firbirglass corrosin coverd by rtv

Fail 11 Aug 2009 56,365 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s front door step repaired with firbirglass corrosin coverd by rtv

Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,409 miles

Offside front tyre has minor cracking to sidewall

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 54,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside front tyre has minor cracking to sidewall

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 49,680 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,505 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 42,980 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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D452 NGK is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 80,216 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 D452 NGK, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D452 NGK is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 August 1986.

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