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E726 WOL

1988 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

286,089 mi
Last recorded286,089 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE726 WOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 286,089 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 284,961 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 284,961 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2023 280,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 278,574 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 265,362 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 265,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 264,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f wheel arch and both front steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s sill corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 264,105 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/f wheel arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f wheel arch and both front steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s sill corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 262,669 miles

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 262,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 262,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/14 C (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2016 259,656 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 257,811 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/ftyre worn on edge

Pass 23 May 2014 253,864 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 248,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 247,586 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 247,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight binding o/s/f wheel

slight play n/s/f wheel brg

Pass 19 Aug 2010 244,660 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 239,170 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 239,160 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 237,386 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 24 Apr 2008 27,364 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 26 Apr 2007 232,588 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 232,588 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

corrosion on rear exhaust tail pipe

n/s/f steering rack gaitor slight split

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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E726 WOL is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E726 WOL, 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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What year was E726 WOL registered?

E726 WOL is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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