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H198 KLJ

1991 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,902 mi
Last recorded116,902 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Camper111,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH198 KLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 116,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 114,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 112,989 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 17 Aug 2022 112,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,464 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 109,907 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 109,573 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 107,596 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate has a hole caused by corrosion but not near shoe mounting points

Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,934 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,776 miles

corrosion in vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2015 102,771 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,333 miles

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

corrosion in vehicle

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2014 101,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

corrosion in vehicle

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2013 99,421 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 99,421 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 99,325 miles

brake pipe from rear 'T' piece to o/s/r hose is corroded.

front brake discs are corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 99,324 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipe from rear 'T' piece to o/s/r hose is corroded.

front brake discs are corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 98,506 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 98,504 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 97,872 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 96,956 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 93,318 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 93,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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H198 KLJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 111,638 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 H198 KLJ, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H198 KLJ registered?

H198 KLJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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