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D481 TUJ

1986 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

175,993 mi
Last recorded175,993 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD481 TUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 175,993 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated forward rubber coupling small splits (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

front brake discs backplates deteriorated

rear offside / nearside brake backplates corroded (drums fitted)

underfloor suspension components generally corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 175,460 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated forward coupling small splits in body (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

front brake discs backplates deteriorated

rear offside / nearside brake back plates corroded (drums fitted)

underfloor suspension components generally corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 174,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear drum back plate corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

underfloor components generally corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 174,347 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear drum back plate corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

underfloor components generally corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 173,430 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside Rear drum backplate corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber cover deterorated

Fail 30 Jun 2022 173,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside Rear drum backplate corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber cover deterorated

Pass 2 Jan 2020 173,411 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle body has various areas of corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2019 173,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle body has various areas of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2018 172,411 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 3 Apr 2017 169,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 167,556 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 167,556 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 164,648 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 163,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 163,582 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 161,293 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 161,291 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 159,725 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 156,485 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 150,171 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 150,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 144,872 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 136,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 136,797 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 136,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all four tyre pressures low

Pass 26 Apr 2006 132,726 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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D481 TUJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D481 TUJ, 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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D481 TUJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 21 August 1986.

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