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E394 MPV

1988 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

252,492 mi
Last recorded252,492 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE394 MPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 252,492 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 252,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 238,863 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 233,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 15 Aug 2014 233,855 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 229,755 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake binding slightly near side front

near side rear tyer side walls perishid

slight play steering rack bushes

slight split in foot brake ruber

Fail 13 Aug 2013 229,755 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

brake binding slightly near side front

near side rear tyer side walls perishid

slight play steering rack bushes

slight split in foot brake ruber

Pass 15 Aug 2012 226,675 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroded close to legal limit.

Both front foot wells and chassis corroded close to legal limit.

Brake pedel anti slip worn close to limit.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wiper blades deteriorated and worn close to limit.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 226,675 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

All rear metal brake pipes corroded close to legal limit.

Both front foot wells and chassis corroded close to legal limit.

Brake pedel anti slip worn close to limit.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wiper blades deteriorated and worn close to limit.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 223,799 miles

(1) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(2) Both rear wheel bearings worn close to limit.

(3) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

(4) Steering rack worn slightly.

(5) Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 223,799 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

(1) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(2) Both rear wheel bearings worn close to limit.

(3) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

(4) Steering rack worn slightly.

(5) Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 220,971 miles

Front brake sticky

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

Rear tyres perished

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in inner steering rack

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jun 2009 207,294 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 207,254 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E394 MPV is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E394 MPV, 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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E394 MPV is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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