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G418 FWC

1990 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

224,413 mi
Last recorded224,413 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper111,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG418 FWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 224,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 222,685 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Font saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 222,657 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 222,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 221,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 219,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 217,354 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 213,769 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 212,317 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 210,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 204,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlights fitted with beam deflectors

Oil leak Engine

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides from T-piece to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 204,150 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides - LHD headlamp units (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak Engine

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides from T-piece to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 199,672 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2016 199,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2015 196,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

indicators audiable only

smell of diesel from rear

Fail 6 Jul 2015 196,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

indicators audiable only

smell of diesel from rear

Pass 8 Jul 2014 190,892 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

indicator warning audible only

offside rear driveshaft bolt missing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 187,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 183,574 miles

Slight play in steering column top bearing

Fail 28 Jun 2012 183,574 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Slight play in steering column top bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 179,294 miles

Rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 30 Jun 2010 175,280 miles

Power steering pipes have some corrosion

Slight perishing offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2009 170,736 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 170,736 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 165,605 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 165,605 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

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

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

Offside Track rod end has split gaiter and shows some corrosion but no play.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 157,929 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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G418 FWC is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G418 FWC, 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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G418 FWC is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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