Volkswagen Camper MOT Results

Registered in 2012
60.2% pass rate
from 118 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Camper is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 9.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 9.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 6.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp levelling device (8 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Electrical equipment (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Horn (8 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.85% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 4.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.85% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.85% fail on Stop lamp
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (98% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 6.8% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.85% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.7% fail on Lever
    • 0.85% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.85% fail on Hand lever
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.5% fail on Fuel system (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.85% fail on Hose
    • 2.5% fail on Transmission
      • 2.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.5% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis (21 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition (21 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.85% fail on Seats
      • 0.85% fail on Driver's seat
  • 7.6% fail on Suspension
    • 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (21 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.85% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.85% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 6.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering play (19 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Steering box (1255 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.85% fail on Steering box
      • 0.85% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.85% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.85% fail on Power steering
      • 0.85% fail on Operation
    • 0.85% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.85% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.85% fail on View to rear
      • 0.85% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.1% fail on Spark ignition (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions (303 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (38 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.85% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.85% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.4% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Requirements (32 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.85% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.85% fail on Condition