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G119 GPW

1989 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

83,155 mi
Last recorded83,155 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG119 GPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 83,155 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under side rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2025 83,155 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under side rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2025 83,147 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Varius signs of corrosion to underside. O/S centre sill and lip rusted and holed

Pass 5 Jun 2024 81,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer sill rusty

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,228 miles

Offside outer sill rusty

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 80,228 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill rusty

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,044 miles

Offside outer sill rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2021 79,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in white grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 77,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in white grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,838 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 74,833 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper blade condition

Fail 14 Oct 2016 72,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper blade condition

Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,912 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 70,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,821 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 68,818 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,781 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,228 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 60,243 miles

Both rear tyres have deep cracks in side walls but no ply exposed

N/S Door mirror glass cracked but still useable

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,243 miles

Both rear tyres have deep cracks in side walls but no ply exposed

N/S Door mirror glass cracked but still useable

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Near side door mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2010 58,745 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,884 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 55,625 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 52,440 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 51,283 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 51,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G119 GPW is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 G119 GPW, 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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G119 GPW is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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