MOT reliability
Volkswagen Type2 camper
8 vehicles · 131 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Volkswagen Type2 camper vehicles and 131 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type2 camper has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 80,630 miles.
8
Vehicles
131
MOT tests
1,796
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Type2 camper problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type2 camper MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Steering7%
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Body & structure3%
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Brakes3%
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Visibility3%
Volkswagen Type2 camper pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Volkswagen Type2 camper MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type2 camper MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (5 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (4 times)
- registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1) (4 times)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (3 times)
Volkswagen Type2 camper pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 74,521 |
| 2006 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 81,340 |
| 2004 | 1 | 28 | 64% | 88,854 |
| 1970 | 3 | 56 | 62% | 84,867 |
| 1968 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 61,468 |
| 1965 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 84,258 |
Volkswagen Type2 camper reliability FAQ
Across 8 Volkswagen Type2 camper vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type2 camper MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2).
The typical Volkswagen Type2 camper in our data has covered around
80,630 miles.
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