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D78 ELN

1986 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

356,879 mi
Last recorded356,879 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD78 ELN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 356,879 miles

Slight Drag O/S/F Brake

Slight Free Play In Steering column

Pass 24 Apr 2025 355,551 miles

Offside Front passenger step corroded and holed

Pass 8 Apr 2024 353,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside lower outer body corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2024 353,297 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside lower outer body corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 352,135 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 352,133 miles

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 350,992 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 350,292 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 346,868 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 346,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 344,731 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 344,731 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 341,581 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

slight drag at o/s/f wheel.

Fail 20 Jun 2019 341,580 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight drag at o/s/f wheel.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 337,929 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 334,978 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 334,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 333,275 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 329,941 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 329,940 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 326,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s door step corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 326,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s door step corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 322,659 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 322,657 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

power steering drive belt loose.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 319,351 miles

n/s/r engine mount broken.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 319,348 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r engine mount broken.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 317,944 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 317,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 315,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 310,845 miles

ADVISE O/S N/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

L.H.D HEADLIGHTS TAPE REF PATTERN

O/S N/S FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES MISSING

O/S N/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 24 Feb 2009 310,845 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE O/S N/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

O/S N/S FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES MISSING

Pass 30 Jan 2008 307,078 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 296,888 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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D78 ELN is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 D78 ELN, 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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D78 ELN is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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