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G316 TFF

1990 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

314,361 mi
Last recorded314,361 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper111,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG316 TFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 314,361 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 311,229 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 310,028 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 306,309 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 302,902 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 302,314 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 302,314 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 300,919 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 299,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 299,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 298,182 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 294,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 292,569 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 292,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 288,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 286,768 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 286,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

shock absorber damping effort is considerably reduced both front shock absorbers

Pass 24 Jul 2012 284,785 miles

lhd headlamps fitted with beam aim deflectors

rear driveshafts have split inner cv gaiters

Fail 23 Jul 2012 284,785 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lhd headlamps fitted with beam aim deflectors

rear driveshafts have split inner cv gaiters

Pass 29 Jul 2011 284,766 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 284,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 284,667 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 284,667 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 275,790 miles

the rear drive shaft gaitors detioriated and are due for replacement

vehicle beginning to emmit blue smoke (only when cold)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 275,790 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

the rear drive shaft gaitors detioriated and are due for replacement

vehicle beginning to emmit blue smoke (only when cold)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 266,958 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 259,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 242,818 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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G316 TFF is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 111,224 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 G316 TFF, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G316 TFF is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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