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F155 HWJ

1989 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

227,536 mi
Last recorded227,536 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF155 HWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 227,536 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 224,695 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 223,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 223,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 218,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 218,197 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 215,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 215,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 212,820 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

left hand headlights, masking tape stuck on lights for temporary use in uk.

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 212,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 212,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Numerous, front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake back plates corroded.

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF top swivel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 212,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Numerous, front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake back plates corroded.

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF top swivel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 208,369 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 May 2017 203,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

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

front brake backplates severely corroded both sides

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 197,594 miles

beam deflectors fitted on headlights

Fail 18 May 2016 197,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

beam deflectors fitted on headlights

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 193,375 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake back plates very corroded

Fail 14 May 2015 193,375 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake back plates very corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 191,438 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 191,325 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 186,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear floor pan excessivly corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear floor pan is excessivly corroded

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 186,569 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear floor pan excessivly corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear floor pan is excessivly corroded

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 183,683 miles

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

continental headlamps fitted, kick ups masked with tape

offside rear fuel lines extensivly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2012 183,683 miles

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

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

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

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

continental headlamps fitted, kick ups masked with tape

offside rear fuel lines extensivly corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 181,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 181,938 miles

continental headlamps fitted, kick up to the offside masked with tape.

Pass 8 May 2010 180,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

tape on both head lights

Fail 8 May 2010 180,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

tape on both head lights

Pass 9 May 2009 179,060 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

tape on both head lights

Pass 9 May 2008 176,015 miles

both headlamps continental with tape masking the kick up

Fail 8 May 2008 176,015 miles

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

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

both headlamps continental with tape masking the kick up

Pass 20 Dec 2006 166,995 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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F155 HWJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 115,510 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 F155 HWJ, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F155 HWJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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