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F498 LPN

1989 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,831 mi
Last recorded87,831 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF498 LPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 87,831 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 87,462 miles

Advise surface corrosion to Underbody but is acceptable

Pass 21 Mar 2023 86,820 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 86,820 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 86,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 85,733 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,438 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,424 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 80,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside mirror deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2017 80,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside mirror deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 76,421 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,503 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,588 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,050 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 72,724 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

n/s/r tyre pressure 15 p.s.i.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 71,818 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 71,022 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 68,543 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 66,457 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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F498 LPN is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 F498 LPN, 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 F498 LPN registered?

F498 LPN is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is F498 LPN safe to buy?

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