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F885 ENV

1989 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,620 mi
Last recorded175,620 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF885 ENV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 175,620 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 172,353 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 170,195 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 164,718 miles

Nearside reversing light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 164,718 miles

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

Nearside reversing light not working

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 162,815 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 162,807 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 162,065 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 159,842 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 156,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 153,486 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 151,681 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 149,178 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 147,433 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 145,562 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 143,845 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Jun 2011 143,845 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 May 2010 142,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 142,287 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 139,557 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 137,983 miles

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

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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F885 ENV is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F885 ENV, 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 F885 ENV registered?

F885 ENV is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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