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J849 RNE

1992 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,620 mi
Last recorded68,620 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Camper81,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ849 RNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 68,620 miles

Front front crossmember corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear service brake showing low effort at wheels (1.2.1 (e))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 May 2026 68,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working front both n/s o/s wiper blades not working (3.4 (a))

Front front crossmember corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear service brake showing low effort at wheels (1.2.1 (e))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2025 68,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle front subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2024 68,391 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front both n/s o/s brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively front n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear o/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 65,626 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Fail 24 Mar 2023 65,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working front n/s indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working rear o/s fog light out (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear o/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear n/s o/s outer brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 5 Feb 2022 64,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe shows signs of surface rust

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 64,043 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension Components Corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner And Outer Sills Corroded

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Underside In Overall Poor Condition

Fail 15 Feb 2021 64,039 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

underside in generally poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2019 64,035 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper inner cross member corroded but stil stuctually strong

n/s/r brake has a slight bind

n/s/r outer sill holed and corroded but not a structural member

rear out riggers corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,797 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged front and rear both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides shock absorbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed and corroded but not considered a structural member

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails and outriggers throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper inner crossmember corroded but still structurally strong

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components corroded

n/s/r outer sill by sliding door slightly holed and corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,323 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

front suspension and rear suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose ferrules corroded

all front and rear suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 27 Jun 2014 62,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose ferrules corroded

all front and rear suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,484 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front suspension components corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f vallance holed and corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,392 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front crossmember/radiator support corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all front suspension,brake calipers,steering components,corroded but not excessive

Fail 17 Jul 2009 61,753 miles

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all front suspension,brake calipers,steering components,corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,671 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 61,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

PASSENGER SEAT INSECURE

Pass 6 Sep 2006 61,279 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 61,279 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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J849 RNE is a 1992 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 81,972 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 J849 RNE, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J849 RNE is a 1992 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 March 1992.

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