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F536 YEF

1989 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

360,775 mi
Last recorded360,775 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF536 YEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 360,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 360,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 353,928 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 353,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 347,117 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 339,548 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 335,079 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 329,149 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 326,130 miles

rear chassis corroded in various places

Fail 2 Mar 2017 326,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear chassis corroded in various places

Pass 2 Mar 2016 318,706 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 318,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 311,234 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 311,230 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 301,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 301,686 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 291,775 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,012 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 28,012 miles

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 267,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 267,986 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 257,645 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 247,114 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 234,533 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 226,973 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 223,203 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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F536 YEF is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F536 YEF, 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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F536 YEF is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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