Volkswagen Camper
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 19 years from 1,786 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
1,786
Best Year
1997 (89%)
Years Covered
19
How reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?
Volkswagen Camper by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 74% | 70 | 50,499 mi |
| 2012 | 72% | 95 | 64,122 mi |
| 2011 | 86% | 63 | 65,939 mi |
| 2010 | 73% | 120 | 49,081 mi |
| 2009 | 86% | 87 | 49,004 mi |
| 2008 | 73% | 109 | 61,852 mi |
| 2007 | 75% | 114 | 59,012 mi |
| 2006 | 68% | 140 | 55,640 mi |
| 2005 | 70% | 81 | 60,364 mi |
| 2004 | 56% | 107 | 73,999 mi |
| 2003 | 74% | 66 | 73,842 mi |
| 2002 | 77% | 52 | 95,049 mi |
| 1999 | 70% | 33 | 86,173 mi |
| 1997 | 89% | 46 | 101,748 mi |
| 1996 | 83% | 35 | 123,837 mi |
| 1995 | 74% | 31 | 117,133 mi |
| 1992 | 75% | 36 | 108,907 mi |
| 1991 | 74% | 178 | 143,832 mi |
| 1990 | 72% | 323 | 119,488 mi |
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About the Volkswagen Camper
The Volkswagen Camper has been tested 1,786 times in 2024 MOT data across 19 model years (1990 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1997 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 46 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 56%. With a 33 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 119,488 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 50,499 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Camper is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
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