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F656 RMC

1988 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,250 mi
Last recorded155,250 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 RMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 155,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan and foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 155,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan and foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 155,225 miles

Front Both side foot well corroded Marked

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hoses has slight corrosion on ends

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 155,208 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 154,659 miles

Front Stabiliser arm bushes front worn cracked.

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 154,647 miles

Fuel hose leaking Fuel Leak at point of filter (7.2.3)

Front Stabiliser arm bushes front worn cracked.

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 153,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre perish

Nearside Rear tyre perish

Offside Front tyre perish

Offside Rear tyre perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 153,932 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perish

Nearside Rear tyre perish

Offside Front tyre perish

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 153,394 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 153,105 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 151,845 miles

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 11 Aug 2011 151,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2009 150,346 miles

All front suspension bushes are deteriorating and play found in some bushes

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

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

Corrosion to outer body of vehicle steps into vehicle and underside of vehicle

Damage to offside front outer tyre wall

Large stone chip and scratches to front screen

Play in steering rack mounting bushes and bushes deteriorating

Play in top steering column bearing

Rear suspension bushes are deteriorating

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Horn sounds weak!!

Fail 19 Jun 2009 150,344 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to steps into vehicle

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres deteriorated

all under side vehicle corroeded

offside front tyre cut in outside sidewall

scratches to front screen

horn sounds weak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 144,692 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 143,095 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 141,789 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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F656 RMC is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 117,984 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 F656 RMC, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F656 RMC is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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