Volkswagen Camper

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 19 model years from 1,786 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

1,786

Highest Pass Rate

2007 (75%)

Years Covered

About the Volkswagen Camper

The Volkswagen Camper was MOT tested 1,786 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 19 model years (1990 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 model has the highest pass rate at 75% from 114 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 56%. With a 19 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Volkswagen Campers pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2000cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£325

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,511

Per month£209/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2013 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

vs average of all models-7% (82% avg)

vs Volkswagen brand average-10% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread19 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Volkswagen Camper by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Volkswagen Camper

Is the Volkswagen Camper reliable?

Across its 19 model years in our data (1990 to 2013), the Volkswagen Camper averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 1,786 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2007 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 75%.

Which year Volkswagen Camper has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 Volkswagen Camper has the highest MOT pass rate at 75%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 56%, a 19 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.