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E246 KGM

1988 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

243,928 mi
Last recorded243,928 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE246 KGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 243,928 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 240,496 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 240,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 238,015 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 238,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 234,929 miles

corrosion to n/s & o/s/r brake pipes (@ wheel cylinders)

o/s/f door step heavily corroded & holed

slight play & noise @ n/s/r wheelbearing

Fail 21 May 2015 234,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

corrosion to n/s & o/s/r brake pipes (@ wheel cylinders)

o/s/f door step heavily corroded & holed

slight play & noise @ n/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 21 May 2014 232,833 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 May 2014 232,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 231,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 230,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2010 224,002 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 223,900 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 218,379 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 215,549 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 215,549 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 208,592 miles

headlamps fitted with masks.rear both hubs slight play!rear main brake pipe rusty and in hard to assess area! steering rack slight movement!

heavy advise offside front tyre worn at inner treads and just ON LEGAL LIMIT! replace a.s.a.p!!

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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E246 KGM is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 117,984 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E246 KGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E246 KGM is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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