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F879 FWJ

1989 Volkswagen Camper

Gold Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,219 mi
Last recorded69,219 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 FWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 69,219 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 69,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed van cut out ,unable to re start (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 69,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2025 69,215 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 97,004 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear exhaust protruding at rear

Fail 13 May 2024 97,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear exhaust protruding at rear

Pass 13 Apr 2023 69,215 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 69,215 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 69,215 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 157,343 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 152,848 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 152,846 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 147,930 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 144,473 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 141,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 137,764 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 134,087 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 129,495 miles

low effort at nearside rear brake

nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2008 124,981 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 121,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 116,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 116,789 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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F879 FWJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in Gold with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F879 FWJ, 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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What year was F879 FWJ registered?

F879 FWJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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