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F401 THY

1989 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 2385cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

415,160 mi
Last recorded415,160 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 THY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,385cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 415,160 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 415,159 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 411,855 miles

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 Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 411,854 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (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 Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 408,979 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 408,978 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 406,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 404,877 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 398,048 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 398,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 395,501 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 395,501 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 386,350 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 386,350 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 378,827 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

advise corrosion n/s

advise exhaust end corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 378,814 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

advise corrosion n/s

advise exhaust end corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 373,537 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edges

slight play in nearside front top swivel joint

Fail 15 Apr 2015 373,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edges

slight play in nearside front top swivel joint

Pass 15 Apr 2014 366,188 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 353,530 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 353,530 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 353,514 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 330,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in nearside top wishbone front bush

slight play in offside front top swivel

Pass 22 Apr 2010 325,609 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 325,609 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 321,458 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

number plate light lens broken but not showing white light to rear

off side mirror cracked

slight bind from both side front brakes

Fail 24 Apr 2009 321,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

number plate light lens broken but not showing white light to rear

off side mirror cracked

slight bind from both side front brakes

Fail 28 Apr 2008 318,251 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 318,251 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 300,586 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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F401 THY is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,385cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F401 THY, 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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F401 THY is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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