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G173 GPW

1989 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,812 mi
Last recorded182,812 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 GPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 182,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 182,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack boot clip missing

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2023 182,739 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid clutch pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack boot clip missing

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2022 182,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 182,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 182,385 miles

Both track rod end boots perished

Fuel filler neck rubber perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 182,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor by subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch/Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor by subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch/Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both track rod end boots perished

Fuel filler neck rubber perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 181,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from M/C to front split union (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie bar bushes split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 181,910 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from M/C to front split union (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie bar bushes split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 181,446 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bushs perished.

Fuel tank repaired.

Lower panels rusty.

Seatbelt buckle casing missing

Fail 23 May 2019 181,446 miles

Emissions not tested Fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bushs perished.

Lower panels rusty.

Seatbelt buckle casing missing

Pass 5 Jun 2017 181,446 miles

advise o/s seat belt stalk casing missing

Pass 17 Dec 2015 181,095 miles

ADVISE FRONT INNER BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

ADVISE FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE O/S/REAR LOWER PANEL RUSTY

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 173,204 miles

o/s/r floor rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2013 164,255 miles

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

advise front tyres worn inner edges

advise idle speed high

Fail 15 Oct 2013 164,249 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

advise front tyres worn inner edges

advise idle speed high

Pass 4 Oct 2012 160,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 154,014 miles

centre rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2010 146,220 miles

Coolent leak fron front to rear coolent pipe.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 135,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 127,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 119,301 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 119,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight movement to steering rack in bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2006 109,076 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 109,076 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2005 92,463 miles

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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G173 GPW is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G173 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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G173 GPW is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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