1986 Volkswagen Camper 2.1L Petrol · D481 TUJ
1986 Volkswagen Camper (2.1L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 175,993 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D481 TUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 175,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D481 TUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Camper (D481 TUJ) between July 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
D481 TUJ Mileage History
- 05/07/2022173,430 mi
- 07/11/2023174,347 mi+917 mi
- 15/11/2023174,354 mi+7 mi
- 22/04/2025175,460 mi+1,106 mi
- 28/04/2026175,993 mi+533 mi
Average of roughly 672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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