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G401 MMB

1989 Volkswagen Camping

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,859 mi
Last recorded106,859 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 MMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 106,859 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 106,615 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 106,199 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 105,191 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 102,877 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 102,487 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front & Offside rear tyres cracking side wall near bead rim ON LIMITS

corrosion exhaust

corrsion front sill steps offside ON LIMITS

wear brake pedal antislip pad

Pass 17 May 2013 99,061 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all fout tyres inner side wall cracking near beadrim.

anti-slip provision slight wear

corrosion front sill steps

nearside rear handbrake low effort

Fail 13 May 2013 99,061 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all fout tyres inner side wall cracking near beadrim.

anti-slip provision slight wear

corrosion front sill steps

nearside rear handbrake low effort

Pass 17 May 2012 94,682 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 94,675 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 92,575 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight deteriation wiper blades

Fail 6 May 2011 92,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight deteriation wiper blades

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion offside front sill step

Pass 1 May 2009 87,225 miles

Handbrake travel ON LIMITS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 May 2009 87,225 miles

Handbrake travel ON LIMITS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2008 85,236 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 85,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKY/ERATIC

N/S/F WIPER BLADE PARTIALLY NOT CLEARING SCREEN.

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

O/S/F SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLT CROSS THREADED/ NOT FULLY HOME.

REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODED/THIN.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 85,006 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camping?

Based on 1,661 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
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G401 MMB is a 1989 Volkswagen Camping in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G401 MMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camping typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G401 MMB is a 1989 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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