Volkswagen Campervan MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 64 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
64
Model Years
1990 to 2012
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Campervan
The Volkswagen Campervan was MOT tested 64 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (1990 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 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.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 99,516 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 46,609 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Campervan is 15 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
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.
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Volkswagen Campervan by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen Campervan
Is the Volkswagen Campervan reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (1990 to 2012), the Volkswagen Campervan averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 64 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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