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FMU 460V

1988 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

90,429 mi
Last recorded90,429 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMU 460V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 90,429 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 90,426 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 83,176 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 83,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 79,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

drivers seat cushion collapsing

Fail 28 Jan 2020 79,866 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

drivers seat cushion collapsing

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,000 miles

Offside Front cracking around tyre

corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

Fail 24 Jul 2018 74,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working control incomplete and horn not functioning (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front cracking around tyre

corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,505 miles

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

General movement in front steeriing/suspension.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Previous welding repairs covered by sealent.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 73,501 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

General movement in front steeriing/suspension.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Previous welding repairs covered by sealent.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,384 miles

osr tyre cracked in tread

Fail 8 Aug 2014 72,359 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

osr tyre cracked in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,703 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 71,700 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light under body corrosion....

under body corrosion soon needing attention marked .....

Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,732 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

front of vehicle and lower panels extensively corroded and weak

nearside rear jack point corroded/weak

seats removed

underside and body has extensive corrosion repairs and weak points on and or near prescibed areas

wiper blades poor

Fail 8 Aug 2012 70,725 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

front of vehicle and lower panels extensively corroded and weak

nearside rear jack point corroded/weak

seats removed

underside and body has extensive corrosion repairs and weak points on and or near prescibed areas

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 May 2011 70,135 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

POOR REPAIRS TO HEAVILY CORRODED AND WEAK LOWER BODY AREAS.MARGINAL PASS

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside rear jack point heavily corroded

previous repairs corroding

Rear bumper insecure

front lower panel and front floors heavily corroded close to prescibed areas

Fail 9 May 2011 70,128 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside rear jack point heavily corroded

previous repairs corroding

Rear bumper insecure

front lower panel and front floors heavily corroded close to prescibed areas

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,172 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

offide rear inner upper (battery tray)floor corroded

outer lower body areas corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,610 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

underside and body has corrosion and repairs

Fail 13 Aug 2008 68,602 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

underside and body has corrosion and repairs

Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,853 miles

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Fail 7 Nov 2006 65,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel / drum area

underside and components rusting and poor on and near perscribed areas

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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FMU 460V is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 FMU 460V, 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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FMU 460V is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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