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E591 BCH

1988 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,937 mi
Last recorded115,937 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE591 BCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 115,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides os/ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides os/ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Undersealed in areas

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,636 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 115,619 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 115,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail & slightly bulged (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 115,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 115,182 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,026 miles

both front tyres very close to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2016 112,472 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 112,472 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 110,812 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 110,039 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 110,030 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 109,371 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f door step corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2013 109,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f door step corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 108,543 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside headlights have poor beam image

nearside front brake sticking

Fail 10 Jan 2012 108,543 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside headlights have poor beam image

nearside front brake sticking

Pass 4 Jan 2011 105,951 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 102,259 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 100,276 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 97,528 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,402 miles

slight binding at o/s front brake

Pass 9 Feb 2006 90,924 miles

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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E591 BCH is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E591 BCH, 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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E591 BCH is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E591 BCH safe to buy?

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