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F177 UEL

1988 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

76,287 mi
Last recorded76,287 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF177 UEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 76,287 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 75,449 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 74,633 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 74,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 74,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 73,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 73,035 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,776 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

advise all tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,881 miles

Hazard switch faulty

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Off-side and near-side rear lower quarters excessively corroded

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

all four tyres badly perished on inner sidewalls

Fail 29 Mar 2017 69,881 miles

Hazard switch faulty

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Off-side and near-side rear lower quarters excessively corroded

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

all four tyres badly perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,542 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

small splits on inner sidewalls on both rear tyres and near-side front

Fail 4 Apr 2016 68,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

small splits on inner sidewalls on both rear tyres and near-side front

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,168 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 67,157 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,253 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 65,243 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,218 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,558 miles

nearside front tyre tread cut not showing cords

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,473 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,305 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,736 miles

cut to tread on n/s/f tyre, but no sign of inner cords

some inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,766 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 51,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn output low attention/replacement advised

Fail 16 Jun 2005 51,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn output low attention/replacement advised

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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F177 UEL is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 F177 UEL, 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 F177 UEL registered?

F177 UEL is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 September 1988.

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