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H789 BGG

1991 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,106 mi
Last recorded75,106 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Camper111,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH789 BGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 75,106 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 73,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 73,195 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 72,390 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 70,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 68,658 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 66,449 miles

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

Rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Fail 3 May 2017 66,446 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,425 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,204 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 57,204 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s front tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2012 57,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,088 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,363 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 56,231 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,058 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,376 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,527 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 49,527 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Key is very stiff in fuel cap.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

egine is very noisy.

exhaust tailpipe corroded and holed. †

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

signs of a fuel leak at tank.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 49,256 miles

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

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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H789 BGG is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H789 BGG, 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 H789 BGG registered?

H789 BGG is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 April 1991.

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