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G896 SMR

1990 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,182 mi
Last recorded173,182 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper111,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG896 SMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 173,182 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear metal coolant pipe corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 173,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear metal coolant pipe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 171,417 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 171,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 169,814 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 168,497 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 167,246 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 163,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 156,853 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 153,101 miles

Nearside Front tie rod bushes perished

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

Offside Front tierod bushes perished

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 148,812 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 144,264 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 144,264 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 138,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 135,210 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 132,156 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 perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 127,289 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 127,274 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 125,213 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 123,174 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 121,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 114,321 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 114,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 106,558 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 106,558 miles

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G896 SMR is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G896 SMR, 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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G896 SMR is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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