Volkswagen
Camper
3,785 MOT tests analysed. runs below the UK fleet average — here's where Campers pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 8.4 points below the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — buyers should expect more first-time fails than the typical UK car.
Pass
69.1%
Pass-after-fix
3.8%
Fail
25.7%
Avg miles
83,054
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
This model's production run straddles the January 2006 Euro 4 cutoff. Individual cars vary — check your registration plate on the government's ULEZ checker. Daily charges if driven in the zone: London £12.50 · Birmingham £8.00 .
The picture
Camper: middle-of-the-pack on first-time pass
Across 2,287 MOT tests, the Camper returns 70.4% first-time pass — below the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is the strength or continuity of the load bearing. A lamp out and windscreen washers not working round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 77,382, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 12–32
Around the UK fleet average for insurance cost. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
12–32
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
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
141 occurrences · 3.7% of tests
- 02
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
102 occurrences · 2.7% of tests
- 03
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated
98 occurrences · 2.6% of tests
- 04
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
97 occurrences · 2.6% of tests
- 05
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
90 occurrences · 2.4% of tests
- 06
Audible warning inoperative
81 occurrences · 2.1% of tests
- 07
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
81 occurrences · 2.1% of tests
- 08
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
80 occurrences · 2.1% of tests
- 09
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
79 occurrences · 2.1% of tests
- 10
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
76 occurrences · 2.0% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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Buying or keeping a Camper?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Camper and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.