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F770 EBO

1989 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

255,575 mi
Last recorded255,575 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF770 EBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 255,575 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front, makeshift clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inner wishbone mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight movement at mountings

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 255,575 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside have kick up to the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front, makeshift clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inner wishbone mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight movement at mountings

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 255,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm/ tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 255,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bushes/ tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm/ tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 255,570 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 255,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 255,570 miles

Headlamp beam converters fitted.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 255,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp beam converters fitted.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 255,570 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)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 255,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 255,560 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 255,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 255,460 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 255,539 miles

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

corrosion in metal brake pipe to offside rear flexible brake hose

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear outer cv boot perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 254,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion offside front wing

nearside front tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 29 May 2012 250,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 250,754 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 245,958 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 238,883 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear cv boot split

steering rack very worn on drivers side

Pass 29 May 2009 234,845 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 229,255 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 229,253 miles

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 220,851 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 220,851 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside rear outter driveshaft gaitor split.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 16 May 2006 215,462 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 215,403 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside front seatbelt buckle outer cover casing missing

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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F770 EBO is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F770 EBO, 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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F770 EBO is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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