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GIL 4453

1990 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

124,309 mi
Last recorded124,309 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper111,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 4453
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 124,309 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 124,309 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 123,879 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in wax oil

Fail 30 Jun 2023 123,875 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing due to bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

all brake pipes covered in wax oil

Pass 25 May 2022 123,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 122,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 122,884 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 122,034 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 121,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner arch at rear is corroded and holed

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

exhaust has some corrosion to silencer

Pass 4 Jun 2018 120,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 118,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes are coated in grease

Pass 30 Jun 2016 116,172 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner step has slight corrosion

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 1 Jul 2014 111,575 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 15 Jul 2013 110,061 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 30 Jun 2012 108,982 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Brake pipes some corrosion

Front brake discs some corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2011 108,369 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 107,548 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 106,537 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 105,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 102,599 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 98,070 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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GIL 4453 is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GIL 4453, 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 GIL 4453 registered?

GIL 4453 is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is GIL 4453 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 4453 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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