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G688 ECV

1990 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,053 mi
Last recorded152,053 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper111,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG688 ECV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 152,053 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers side (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front very slight play found at the road wheel whilst jacked

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

Rear fog light not as bright as expected

recommend cleaning off the underside in a protective treatment

Pass 15 Aug 2024 149,641 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 149,490 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all except the renewed copper pipe work (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (left hand drive) (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play play found at the road wheel when jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside sun visor holder/clip damaged

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis in the coil spring area both sides around a drainage hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 144,114 miles

starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2016 131,161 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 171,331 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 169,139 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 150,064 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 149,725 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 129,768 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 129,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 122,600 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 119,891 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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G688 ECV is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 G688 ECV, 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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G688 ECV is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 25 September 1990.

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