Volkswagen Campervan
From 355 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, caused 19 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 19 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 13 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| 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 | 13 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 11 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| 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. | 9 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 9 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 27.1% of Campervan failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 15.3% 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 £145.
Typical mileage
Half of all Campervans tested had between 37,815 and 107,535 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 86,403 median miles, the Campervan has 0.035 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 Campervan MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Campervan has a 69.6% MOT pass rate based on 355 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Campervan?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Campervan is vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Campervan at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Campervan is 86,403 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 37,815 and 107,535 miles.
Buying a used Campervan?
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 69.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £145 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 27.1% 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.