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G809 PTV

1990 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

213,849 mi
Last recorded213,849 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper111,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG809 PTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 213,849 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 213,849 miles

Emissions not tested due to water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner wheel arch to chassis rail (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front foot steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine heat shield loose

water leak possible stat housing

Pass 12 Apr 2018 211,848 miles

front brake pads low

offside rear inner arch rotten

oil leak from oil pressure switch

rear exhaust heat shield loose

reverse light inop

slight exhaust leak from front pipe

Fail 11 Apr 2018 211,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rotted (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rotted (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

front brake pads low

offside rear inner arch rotten

oil leak from oil pressure switch

rear exhaust heat shield loose

reverse light inop

slight exhaust leak from front pipe

Fail 16 Mar 2018 211,767 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at top (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis channel near shock absorber , visible from underside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill above suspension mount corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch at top (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured inner wheel arch split (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired seat belt mount plate not fully seam welded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis channel near shock absorber not seam welded, visible from underside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheelarch at front to sill bodged with silicone (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

reverse lights in/op

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to head joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear inner wheelarch at rear corroded on previous repair, not within prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion o/s/r inner arch at top

Pass 10 Mar 2017 207,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front sill steps corroded on underside, welded and plated on top

fuel pipe from tank to filter slightly damaged, not leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2017 207,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear wheelarch repair panel separating from body (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front frontpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside outer and lower sill panels corroded at seam, not within prescribed areas

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front sill steps corroded on underside, welded and plated on top

fuel pipe from tank to filter slightly damaged, not leaking

surface corrosion on underbody in general

Pass 21 Mar 2016 204,457 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both steps corroded underneath plated inside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner upper wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged chaffed on wheel? (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner upper wheel arch (5.2.6)

o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 204,440 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at front corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both steps corroded underneath plated inside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner upper wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged chaffed on wheel? (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner upper wheel arch (5.2.6)

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 201,821 miles

both front steps repaired inside not sealed underneath

surface corrosion on both inner and outer sill panels

Fail 26 Mar 2015 201,821 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front steps repaired inside not sealed underneath

surface corrosion on both inner and outer sill panels

Pass 14 May 2014 196,980 miles

front steps corroded lined with wood.. not perscibed area

surface corrosion on underbody in general

Fail 8 May 2014 196,886 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front steps corroded lined with wood.. not perscibed area

surface corrosion on underbody in general

Pass 27 Apr 2013 190,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front steps corroded, not within perscribed areas, plylined on top

front brake discs worn

heavy surface corrosion both rear chassis channels

n/s seat belt mount scabby under arch, plated inside cab

o/ centre body pannel corroded to hole

slight crack o/s door mirror, doesnot affect view to rear

spare wheel missing

Fail 17 Apr 2013 190,009 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front steps corroded, not within perscribed areas, plylined on top

front brake discs worn

heavy surface corrosion both rear chassis channels

o/ centre body pannel corroded to hole

slight crack o/s door mirror, doesnot affect view to rear

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 May 2012 187,427 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 187,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2011 176,178 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 176,178 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 167,692 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 167,692 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

sharp edge on tow bar.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 161,283 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 161,224 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 154,431 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 154,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 152,509 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 150,778 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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G809 PTV is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 G809 PTV, 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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G809 PTV is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 January 1990.

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