1980 Volkswagen Camper 2.0L Petrol · JNJ 290V
1980 Volkswagen Camper (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1980. Recorded mileage 121,143 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1980
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JNJ 290V Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 121,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JNJ 290V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Volkswagen Camper (JNJ 290V) between May 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))”.
JNJ 290V Mileage History
- 25/05/20062,130 mi
- 13/06/200737,642 mi+35,512 mi
- 13/06/200737,642 mi
- 04/07/20083,764 mi-33,878 mi
- 04/07/20083,764 mi
- 28/07/20114,862 mi+1,098 mi
- 18/07/20125,683 mi+821 mi
- 20/07/20125,683 mi
- 06/08/20136,501 mi+818 mi
- 10/07/20146,503 mi+2 mi
- 29/06/20187,365 mi+862 mi
- 18/06/201991,222 mi+83,857 mi
- 24/06/201991,223 mi+1 mi
- 25/06/2020101,219 mi+9,996 mi
- 25/06/2020101,219 mi
- 02/08/2023101,390 mi+171 mi
- 15/08/2023101,394 mi+4 mi
- 29/07/2024109,686 mi+8,292 mi
- 06/08/2024109,701 mi+15 mi
- 15/07/2025121,143 mi+11,442 mi
Average of roughly 6,218 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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