1988 Volkswagen Camper 1.9L Petrol · E566 DPN
1988 Volkswagen Camper (1.9L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 131,946 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E566 DPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 131,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E566 DPN 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 1988 Volkswagen Camper (E566 DPN) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipe at t junction (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))”.
E566 DPN Mileage History
- 13/01/2024128,991 mi
- 10/01/2025130,720 mi+1,729 mi
- 31/01/2025130,732 mi+12 mi
- 30/01/2026131,778 mi+1,046 mi
- 12/05/2026131,946 mi+168 mi
Average of roughly 1,270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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