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G766 OYB

1990 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,390 mi
Last recorded174,390 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper111,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG766 OYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 174,390 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 174,390 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 174,004 miles

Body has corrosion out of arears

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 173,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Body has corrosion out of arears

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

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate wet

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 166,921 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 166,898 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 158,943 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 158,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 156,130 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 156,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 153,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 149,046 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 149,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 145,691 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 145,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 138,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2016 132,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2016 132,277 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 127,465 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 127,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 122,334 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly at inside edges

Forward facing rear seats do not have visible seat belts

Fail 20 Feb 2014 122,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly at inside edges

Forward facing rear seats do not have visible seat belts

Pass 19 Jun 2013 120,586 miles

Reverse gear is stupidly difficult to engage resulting in the vehicle being pushed from the hoist

Fail 19 Jun 2013 120,586 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Reverse gear is stupidly difficult to engage resulting in the vehicle being pushed from the hoist

Pass 20 Jul 2012 119,851 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 119,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side foot well

Pass 20 Jul 2011 118,275 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front and offside front steps corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 118,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front and offside front steps corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 115,407 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 115,407 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 105,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 105,980 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 96,872 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 96,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 89,127 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 83,500 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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G766 OYB is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 G766 OYB, 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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G766 OYB is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 May 1990.

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