CarVerify

Free Car Check

D783 YLM

1986 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,582 mi
Last recorded99,582 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD783 YLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,582 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 99,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 97,097 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 97,065 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 94,656 miles

showing light rusting under van

Pass 18 Jun 2009 94,365 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2009 94,352 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 93,535 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 May 2008 93,535 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2007 93,163 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 93,163 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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
Full Volkswagen Camper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D783 YLM is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D783 YLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D783 YLM?

You can check the full history of D783 YLM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D783 YLM registered?

D783 YLM is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D783 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D783 YLM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D783 YLM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D783 YLM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.