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G236 FBD

1989 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

70,682 mi
Last recorded70,682 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG236 FBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 70,682 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 66,968 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 66,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 66,968 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 66,968 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 66,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 66,968 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 66,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,968 miles

Nearside Rear brake light dim

vehicle smokes on start up

Fail 12 Apr 2019 66,968 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake light dim

vehicle smokes on start up

Pass 8 May 2018 66,849 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 66,849 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 66,829 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 65,682 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,749 miles

advise nearside front tyre cracks on sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,196 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,857 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 60,857 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,064 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,521 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 53,313 miles

CLUTCH BITES HIGH

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

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

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

advise h/brake adjust next service

front brake discs pitted due to lack of use

front no. plate poor but readable

hazard switch sticky due to lack of use

n/s/f tyre sidewall minor damage from curb

rear shocks weaping

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,313 miles

CLUTCH BITES HIGH

advise h/brake adjust next service

front brake discs pitted due to lack of use

front no. plate poor but readable

hazard switch sticky due to lack of use

n/s/f tyre sidewall minor damage from curb

rear shocks weaping

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,068 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,519 miles

All flexi brake hoses have wet waxoyl on them unable to check for fluid leaks properly.

both headlamps slightly high (rectified on test).

Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,924 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 44,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

spare wheel missing

Pass 3 Nov 2005 41,286 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 41,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside and nearside rear tyres split and perished not to cords

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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G236 FBD is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G236 FBD, 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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What year was G236 FBD registered?

G236 FBD is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 3 October 1989.

Is G236 FBD safe to buy?

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