2010 Volkswagen Camper — MOT failures & pass rate
369 MOT tests on the 2010 Volkswagen Camper are in this dataset, and 78.9% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 24.1% of the time, so this is 3.0pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (12.2%) and brakes (10.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, wipers and service brake performance — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 19 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.5% in the 0-30k band and 22.2% in the 90-120k band, a 8.7-point spread.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 13.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 24.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.2% | 45 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.3% | 38 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.2% | 23 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.7% | 21 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.1% | 19 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.5% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 19 |
| 2 | Wipers | 16 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 15 |
| 4 | Washers | 14 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 12 |
| 6 | Service brake imbalance | 10 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 13.8% | 51 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.4% | 42 |
| 3 | Tyres | 11.4% | 42 |
| 4 | Steering | 10.3% | 38 |
| 5 | Brakes | 10.3% | 38 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.5% | 35 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 96 | 13.5% |
| 30-60k | 104 | 22.1% |
| 60-90k | 91 | 24.2% |
| 90-120k | 45 | 22.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 99 | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 70 | 21.4% |
| 2023 | 79 | 16.5% |
| 2024 | 67 | 17.9% |
| 2025 | 54 | 25.9% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Camper
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 12.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (12.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (6.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Volkswagen Campers pass their MOT?
78.9% of the 369 2010 Volkswagen Camper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Volkswagen Camper?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.2% of tests, followed by brakes (10.3%).
Does the 2010 Camper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.5% in the 0-30k band to 22.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 369 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.