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L148 ORC

1994 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

71,242 mi
Last recorded71,242 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Camper95,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 ORC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 71,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm slight play ()

both front inner wings slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2025 68,908 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 68,861 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 68,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 68,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 66,802 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2021 66,801 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 65,644 miles

Exhaust system insecure All rubber mountings deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working on trailer board (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,749 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/r tyre under inflated.

slight play detected in n/s track rod.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 59,452 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 59,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,035 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 56,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 55,001 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 53,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,871 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 52,444 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery's loose

o/s/rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 May 2011 51,145 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/f,n/s & o/s/rear tyre side wall slight cracking

o/s body moulding loose

Fail 9 May 2011 51,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/f,n/s & o/s/rear tyre side wall slight cracking

o/s body moulding loose

Pass 17 May 2010 45,187 miles

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

mior play in front lower ball joints

Fail 22 May 2009 42,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 42,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2008 39,238 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 35,713 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 33,197 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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L148 ORC is a 1994 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 95,829 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 L148 ORC, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L148 ORC registered?

L148 ORC is a 1994 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L148 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L148 ORC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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