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G559 JSG

1990 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

236,100 mi
Last recorded236,100 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper111,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG559 JSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 236,100 miles

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

Nearside dip headlamp only just showing pattern

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

metal clutch pipe badly corroded at front

Fail 28 Aug 2018 236,098 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded four pipes between master cyl, load valve and connector box (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Towbar attachment defective towbar bracket front mounting (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear areas same as towbar mountings relative to rear shock absorber areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside dip headlamp only just showing pattern

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

metal clutch pipe badly corroded at front

Pass 18 May 2015 233,745 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 231,325 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 231,318 miles

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 229,508 miles

n/s/f suspension sitting lower

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 229,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f suspension sitting lower

Pass 28 Mar 2012 222,347 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 222,347 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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G559 JSG is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G559 JSG, 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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G559 JSG is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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