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E747 HCX

1988 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

149,114 mi
Last recorded149,114 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE747 HCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 149,114 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 149,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 147,406 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 147,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 145,892 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 145,892 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 145,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 143,416 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 140,935 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 140,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 138,015 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 136,544 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 136,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 135,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 135,200 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 134,221 miles

Rear both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2016 134,221 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2015 133,184 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 131,481 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 131,479 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 129,174 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 121,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

water in n/s/r. lamp.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 121,737 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

water in n/s/r. lamp.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 112,466 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 112,460 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,766 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 98,898 miles

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

n/s/r. water pipe corroded and weaping.

o/s/f. driving lamp / main beam not working.

o/s/f. seat belt stalk damaged.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 98,898 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r. water pipe corroded and weaping.

o/s/f. driving lamp / main beam not working.

o/s/f. seat belt stalk damaged.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,137 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 93,127 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Oct 2006 85,865 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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E747 HCX is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 E747 HCX, 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 E747 HCX registered?

E747 HCX is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E747 HCX shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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