Volkswagen Camper Van
From 631 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. The top issue, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, caused 37 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 37 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 33 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 23 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 22 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 21 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 18 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 17 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 15 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 14 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 26% of Camper Van failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 27% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £144.
Typical mileage
Half of all Camper Vans tested had between 36,458 and 95,356 miles on the clock.
At 71,117 median miles, the Camper Van has 0.038 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Camper Van MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Camper Van has a 72.9% MOT pass rate based on 631 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Camper Van?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Camper Van is windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, which caused 37 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Camper Van at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Camper Van is 71,117 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,458 and 95,356 miles.
Buying a used Camper Van?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 72.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £144 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 26% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.