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F473 SHT

1989 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

143,814 mi
Last recorded143,814 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF473 SHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 143,814 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 141,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 140,288 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 138,910 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2021 136,824 miles

Nearside Front steering rack boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2020 134,455 miles

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

both front foot steps slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2020 134,455 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount ( marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

both front foot steps slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 132,672 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 130,278 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2017 126,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 126,973 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 123,289 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 119,766 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 116,832 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 116,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 113,765 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 113,765 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 8 May 2012 111,682 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 111,682 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 108,159 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 103,572 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 103,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 103,471 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 103,471 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 103,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 101,233 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 101,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 101,162 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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F473 SHT is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 F473 SHT, 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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What year was F473 SHT registered?

F473 SHT is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is F473 SHT safe to buy?

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