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E547 AWL

1988 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,693 mi
Last recorded122,693 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE547 AWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,693 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 122,499 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 122,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 122,304 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 121,777 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 121,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 121,234 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Jun 2020 121,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 May 2019 120,721 miles

o/s/f sill/floor corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 120,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/f sill/floor corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 120,283 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy surface corosion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 119,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2017 119,803 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 119,111 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 118,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 118,110 miles

both rear wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/f seat belt in poor condition

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 3 Apr 2014 118,105 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both rear wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/f seat belt in poor condition

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r outer wing /inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 117,201 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 117,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 115,356 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 115,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 114,111 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 113,451 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 111,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 111,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 109,531 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 109,531 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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E547 AWL is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 E547 AWL, 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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E547 AWL is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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