1987 Volkswagen Camper 2.5L Petrol · D191 FBD

The Volkswagen Camper presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 15 October 2025 at 191,045 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 18 October 2024 examination at 189,594 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no escalating faults across the supplied history, and the pattern indicates consistent statutory compliance once minor administrative rejections were cleared. Recorded mileage sits at 191,045 against a 39-year lifespan, equating to roughly 4,899 miles per year. The October 2024 failure at 189,539 miles and the August 2023 failure at 187,474 miles both list no defects, implying paperwork or identification discrepancies rather than mechanical rejection. Between August 2023 and October 2024 the van covered only 2,120 miles; from October 2024 to October 2025 it added 1,451 miles. Low annual use suggests extended standing periods, which on a 1987 chassis raises latent corrosion risk even where the tester logged nothing. A buyer should physically inspect structural integrity beneath the camper body, focusing on chassis rails, outriggers, and floor pans for rust given the age and low-use profile. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant hands-on checks for perishing or binding that a clean MOT does not preclude. Exhaust emissions and fuel lines should be assessed for degradation from intermittent running. The absence of advisories across five tests means no recurring wear trend is documented. Previous keepers maintained test compliance but the sparse defect data leaves genuine mechanical condition unverified. A pre-purchase inspection remains essential on a vehicle of this vintage.