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F576 JFM

1989 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,766 mi
Last recorded244,766 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF576 JFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 244,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 243,515 miles

Both front steps corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2024 243,478 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front steps corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 238,416 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 238,275 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 233,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

horn not very loud

Pass 2 Oct 2020 230,647 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 230,528 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 227,588 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 227,548 miles

slight corrosion along both sills

Pass 31 Mar 2016 220,402 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 220,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 211,859 miles

offside front floor step corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 211,856 miles

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

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

offside front floor step corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 206,091 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 200,482 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 200,439 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 192,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 186,236 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 179,805 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 171,395 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 171,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 163,545 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 163,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 150,135 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 150,135 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 135,775 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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F576 JFM is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F576 JFM, 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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F576 JFM is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 April 1989.

Is F576 JFM safe to buy?

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