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G132 GPW

1989 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,909 mi
Last recorded172,909 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG132 GPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 172,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 172,578 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 170,460 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 169,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

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

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

only 50o/o main beam lights working on both sides

rear brake tie missing

rear inner quarters corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2016 169,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner wheel arch/floor area (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Body has slight corrosion step boxes (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust heat shield broken away

Pass 3 Aug 2015 169,189 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on

nsf inner wheel arch area corroded but out of prescribed areas

osr and nsr valance have corrosion out of areas

osr tyre perrished

rear bearing very slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2015 169,189 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on

nsf inner wheel arch area corroded but out of prescribed areas

osr and nsr valance have corrosion out of areas

osr tyre perrished

rear bearing very slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2014 167,957 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both sides rear inner quarters corroded

front steps coroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 166,892 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front steps corroded [both sides]

n s f inner arch corroded

o s f brake binding slighty

o s inner sill corroded

o s rear inner arch corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 166,800 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 166,768 miles

Has been repaired both front corners not very well but out side 30cm

Pass 1 Apr 2010 166,504 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 166,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s hand brake cable insecure.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 166,377 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 166,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 166,109 miles

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 165,350 miles

oil leaking from n/s off engine † †slight damage to windscreen

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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G132 GPW is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G132 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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G132 GPW is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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