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E304 NUV

1988 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,684 mi
Last recorded8,684 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE304 NUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 8,684 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 8,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 5,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 3,150 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 2,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant pipe brackets adrift

Pass 10 Sep 2020 2,242 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 2,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 1,147 miles

coolant pipes insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 1,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose stalk (7.1.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

coolant pipes insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2018 98,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,011 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlight masks converters fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,799 miles

offside rear tyre perishewd

Pass 9 Jul 2013 97,234 miles

nearside front step corroding

nearside outer side sill corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 97,234 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front step corroding

nearside outer side sill corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,787 miles

nearside front step corroding

nearside outer side sill corroding

offside front wheel arch corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2012 96,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside outer sill holed and corroded

offside front wheel arch corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2011 96,444 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front wheel arch corroding

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 96,429 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front wheel arch corroding

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,478 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 92,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 91,330 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch by suspension mounting point

corrosion to outer sills by rear suspension compents

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

n/s/r tyre heavily perished and cracking

o/s track rod end poor condtion

play in front suspension and wheel bearings

Fail 21 Jul 2009 91,268 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch by suspension mounting point

corrosion to outer sills by rear suspension compents

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

n/s/r tyre heavily perished and cracking

o/s track rod end poor condtion

play in front suspension and wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jul 2008 88,107 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 88,106 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 85,572 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 82,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 82,248 miles

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

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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E304 NUV is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E304 NUV, 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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E304 NUV is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 28 February 1988.

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