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FGC 640T

1978 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,882 mi
Last recorded91,882 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Camper46,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGC 640T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 91,882 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 91,882 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 holes in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 90,778 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 88,540 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 87,038 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 87,038 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,600 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,575 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 84,575 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,410 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 84,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam. outer bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,905 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 83,879 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,994 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 82,990 miles

Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 81,760 miles

slight play in front steering pivot joint

vehicle recently undersealed

Fail 23 Feb 2016 81,755 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in front steering pivot joint

vehicle recently undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,645 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,027 miles

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

corrosion o/s/r chassis rail (in engine bay)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion o/s/r chassis rail (in engine bay)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 80,022 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion in o/s outer sill and o/s/r chassis rail

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear chassis leg corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,965 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 65,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 65,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,684 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 61,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,643 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 59,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear torsion bar tube corroding.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,682 miles

both rear outer drive shaft boots split

rear inner panel rusted & holed

Fail 31 May 2007 56,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear outer drive shaft boots split

rear inner panel rusted & holed

Pass 24 May 2006 53,497 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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FGC 640T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 46,703 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 FGC 640T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FGC 640T is a 1978 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 September 1978.

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