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F178 EKN

1988 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,120 mi
Last recorded104,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 EKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 104,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 28 Aug 2024 104,026 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 103,650 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 103,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 23,220 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 98,752 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 96,737 miles

Offside Rear Lower body panels in poor condition and corroded

minor blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 15 May 2017 92,231 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 92,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,762 miles

front floor pans corroded

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,925 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,925 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,417 miles

1/n/s headlight glass broken

3/slight corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch

4/n/s/f wheel rim slight dent

5/front no.plate poor

6/possible manifold blow

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 86,417 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

1/n/s headlight glass broken

2/rear silencer slight corrosion

3/slight corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch

4/n/s/f wheel rim slight dent

5/front no.plate poor

6/possible manifold blow

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front doorsteps corroded

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 85,574 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front doorsteps corroded

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust tailopipe corroded

n/s headlamp cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2011 84,209 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust tailopipe corroded

n/s headlamp cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,075 miles

unevenfronttyre wear .minor exhaust blow in manifold area .slight play inrear wheel bearings .corrosion forming by both rear wishbone mountings .

Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,300 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 79,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

corrosion at n/s & o/s /f step

n/s head light lens cracked

o/s/f tyre has flat spots & worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,051 miles

rusty holes in both front steps.rusty holes in both rear wheel arch backs

Fail 30 Sep 2008 77,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

rusty holes in both front steps.rusty holes in both rear wheel arch backs

Pass 27 Sep 2007 74,835 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 74,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 71,762 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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F178 EKN is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F178 EKN, 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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F178 EKN is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 13 October 1988.

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