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N154 DTJ

1996 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,735 mi
Last recorded152,735 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Camper113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 DTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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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

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 152,735 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 152,735 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 151,699 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 150,591 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 150,591 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 148,487 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 148,075 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Mirror glass loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 148,075 miles

Emissions not tested Due to snapped exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section to front snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Mirror glass loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 146,137 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wall perishing

Offside Rear Tyre wall perishing

Pass 21 May 2020 144,887 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 143,198 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 141,994 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 139,180 miles

slight play in inner steering arms

Fail 20 Feb 2017 139,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 17 Feb 2016 133,652 miles

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

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

front outer seals slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 125,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 125,442 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 116,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2013 115,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2012 115,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 112,764 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

some wear in nearside front top anti roll bar link bush

Fail 16 Feb 2011 112,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

some wear in nearside front top anti roll bar link bush

Pass 15 Feb 2010 108,207 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 108,207 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust section corroded & leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2009 100,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 94,727 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 94,727 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2007 88,954 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 83,826 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 83,826 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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N154 DTJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 113,015 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 N154 DTJ, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N154 DTJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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