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F638 RLO

1989 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,704 mi
Last recorded161,704 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF638 RLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 161,704 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))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Apr 2025 160,791 miles

Corrosion to nearside side door sill step

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2024 160,369 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))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

corrosion to n/s side door sill step

Fail 5 Apr 2024 160,368 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

corrosion to n/s side door sill step

Pass 13 Apr 2023 158,769 miles

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2022 157,094 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 155,660 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 155,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in al wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2019 153,996 miles

Front Both front tyre valves perishing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 152,390 miles

Both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 149,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 147,180 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 147,180 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 144,189 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 140,855 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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 137,672 miles

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

tread depths on both nearside tyres measure 3mm.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 134,769 miles

Offside front tyre tread depth measures 3mm.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 134,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front tyre tread depth measures 3mm.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 130,182 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 125,859 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 123,756 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 120,168 miles

All steering rack bushes slightly worn.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side rear tyre has damage to sidewall.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 120,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

All steering rack bushes slightly worn.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side rear tyre has damage to sidewall.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 117,371 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 116,858 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 116,858 miles

Centre Front Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged and deteriorating

o/s headlight damaged

screen damage outside swept area

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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F638 RLO is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 F638 RLO, 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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F638 RLO is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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