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DLJ 528Y

1983 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

23,831 mi
Last recorded23,831 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Camper63,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLJ 528Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 23,831 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 23,825 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 23,818 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 23,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 23,805 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 23,660 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 23,654 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 23,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 23,645 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 23,614 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 23,610 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,604 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,598 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 23,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 235,934 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,587 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2013 23,587 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 235,807 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 235,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,569 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 23,569 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,554 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2010 23,554 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 234,587 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre has cracked sidewall.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 234,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (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.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre has cracked sidewall.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,344 miles

both nearside tyre outer sidewalls badly perished

Fail 14 Jan 2008 23,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both nearside tyre outer sidewalls badly perished

Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,320 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 23,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f forword facing rear seat, seat belt do not release under tension

n/s/f tyre outer side wall pershing

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 17 Jan 2006 23,082 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 23,082 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all 4 brake ferrules starting to rust

both front tyres side walls perishing

front number plate has a small crack

oil leak

unable too see front brake pads

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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DLJ 528Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 63,358 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 DLJ 528Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DLJ 528Y registered?

DLJ 528Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 May 1983.

Is DLJ 528Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLJ 528Y shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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