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H53 FRJ

1991 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,940 mi
Last recorded181,940 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Camper111,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH53 FRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 181,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 178,814 miles

ALL CHASSIS /BRAKING /AND SUSPENSION SHOWING AGE RELATED CORROSSION

Pass 16 Nov 2020 177,932 miles

Slight play in offside rack arm

Fail 13 Aug 2020 177,919 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Offside front wheel arche rear (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight play in offside rack arm

Pass 9 Aug 2019 177,842 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 176,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front rack arm slight wear

Pass 14 Mar 2017 175,181 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 175,180 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 173,155 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side rear panel corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 173,155 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side rear panel corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2014 172,708 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r pannel corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 172,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r pannel corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 170,231 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 170,279 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 167,952 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 165,095 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 29 Mar 2011 165,095 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2010 162,887 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 162,687 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 159,452 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2009 159,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2008 155,636 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 155,636 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 152,694 miles

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

Nearside front seatbelt catch plastic cover missing

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 148,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 148,027 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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H53 FRJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H53 FRJ, 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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H53 FRJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 13 May 1991.

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