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J238 FMV

1991 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,657 mi
Last recorded90,657 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Camper111,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ238 FMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,657 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 90,657 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,631 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 90,631 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 90,423 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 90,423 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,776 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,351 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 88,351 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 87,044 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,569 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,275 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 84,275 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 83,091 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 80,931 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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J238 FMV is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J238 FMV, 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 J238 FMV registered?

J238 FMV is a 1991 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 December 1991.

Is J238 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J238 FMV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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