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G717 LWP

1990 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,776 mi
Last recorded24,776 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper111,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG717 LWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 24,776 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 24,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded high and low pressure pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front brake backplate badly corroded

Offside mainbeam headlanp loose

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

Pass 31 May 2019 21,836 miles

Offside Front Upper ball joint spacer missing

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

Fail 24 May 2019 21,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper ball joint spacer missing

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 19,952 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 19,944 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 17,597 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 93,916 miles

Engine has a minor oil leak.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 90,750 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 90,750 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bad fuel leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,698 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 83,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 71,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 65,806 miles

Temporary dip beam head lamp masks fitted to UK reg vehicle.

Fail 4 May 2012 65,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Temporary dip beam head lamp masks fitted to UK reg vehicle.

Pass 17 May 2011 58,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front torsion bar rubbers starting to crack -but no play in ATL

Pass 19 May 2010 46,697 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 37,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,332 miles

some corrossion to n/s front inner arch area

Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,878 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 27,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Jan 2007 23,318 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 14,377 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 14,294 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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 LWP is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G717 LWP, 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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G717 LWP is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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