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H353 BRN

1991 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,647 mi
Last recorded66,647 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Camper111,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH353 BRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 66,647 miles

under vehicle corrosion and to suspension and brake components

Pass 14 Nov 2024 66,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded from center joint to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle corrosion and to suspension and brake components

Pass 10 Nov 2023 65,814 miles

under vehicle corrosion and to suspension and brake components

Fail 30 Jun 2023 65,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting ABOVE REAR ARM MOUNTING AREA MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting O/.S REAR WING BADLY CORRODED AND HOLED AREA MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting O/S WHEEL ARCH HOLED ABOVE ARM MOUNTING AREA AND TO THE REAR OF THE WHEEL ARCH BOTH MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

ALL CHASSIS SUSPENSION WHEELS AND BRAKING PARTS HAVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION

Front Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BIND TO FRONT WHEELS DUE TO LACK OF USE (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,797 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,773 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 65,773 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near jacking point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear low tyre pressure

Pass 10 Oct 2019 65,426 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 65,499 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 65,058 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,658 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,227 miles

o/s body panel corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 64,223 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/chassis step (6.1.B.2)

engine lower cover corroded and insecure

o/s body panel corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,832 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 63,827 miles

Braking system leaking brake pipe at master cylinder corroded (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,190 miles

o/s sill step slight corrosion

sump plug insecure and leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2014 63,185 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers insecure under vehicle

o/s sill step slight corrosion

sump plug insecure and leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,348 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 62,348 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,376 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,059 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,930 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 56,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,943 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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H353 BRN is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H353 BRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H353 BRN registered?

H353 BRN is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 March 1991.

Is H353 BRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H353 BRN shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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