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E418 AKU

1988 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,082 mi
Last recorded54,082 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE418 AKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 54,082 miles

Nearside Front track rod end boot slightly split

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

Pass 5 May 2025 54,057 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 54,055 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/ side panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / inner wheel arch / wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 51,886 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 May 2023 51,885 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 49,923 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2022 49,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake caliper to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From caliper to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,258 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 41,258 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at the caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,768 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside front bumper end cap insecure

offside rear tyre slightly worn

Fail 15 Jun 2015 23,768 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside front bumper end cap insecure

offside rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,245 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 22,245 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,445 miles

both front back plates on front disc rusty away // holes in both front door steps

Fail 15 Jun 2013 21,387 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front back plates on front disc rusty away // holes in both front door steps

Pass 31 May 2012 19,202 miles

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

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

slight play in rack arm

Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,464 miles

BRAKE PIPES FRONT/REAR OF VEHICLE RUSTY IN PLACES ///// WEAR IN N/S/F STEERING RACK ARM /// HEADLIGHTS LEFT HAND // LIGHTS TAPE OVER

Pass 27 Dec 2007 12,585 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 12,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four metal brake pipes corroded.

centre metal brake pipe corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2006 4,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 4,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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E418 AKU is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E418 AKU, 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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E418 AKU is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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