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H639 FBY

1990 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

206,808 mi
Last recorded206,808 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper Van102,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH639 FBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 206,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 206,808 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 206,019 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 206,019 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 202,952 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 202,952 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 202,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 200,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,993 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Sep 2009 198,082 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 154 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Jan 2008 154 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Feb 2007 345,763 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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H639 FBY is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 102,564 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H639 FBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H639 FBY registered?

H639 FBY is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 20 December 1990.

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