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G717 LEX

1990 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,655 mi
Last recorded120,655 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper111,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG717 LEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 120,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heat exchangers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 118,482 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 115,974 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 110,224 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 108,287 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 108,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet is blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 106,210 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 104,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,369 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and o/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Tyres deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,746 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,605 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,345 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 100,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 100,334 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,202 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 100,202 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 100,113 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 100,113 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 99,880 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 99,880 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 99,130 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 97,904 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 96,398 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 94,073 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 92,211 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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G717 LEX is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G717 LEX, 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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What year was G717 LEX registered?

G717 LEX is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 February 1990.

Is G717 LEX safe to buy?

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