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L290 RHL

1993 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

341,632 mi
Last recorded341,632 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Camper123,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 RHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 341,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 341,632 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 338,183 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 338,183 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 333,864 miles

195/70/15 c

Front tyres perished

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside free play in wiper arm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both wing mirror glasses taped in housing

corrosion to body work

Fail 20 Jun 2018 333,864 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

195/70/15 c

Front tyres perished

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside free play in wiper arm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both wing mirror glasses taped in housing

corrosion to body work

Fail 24 Apr 2018 333,516 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch panelling (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panelling (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch panelling (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panelling (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panelling (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panelling (5.2.6)

front vehicle structure behind bumper is severelycorroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 329,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing forward of shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing forward of shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 325,437 miles

Both front drum stick have play

Both front outer chassise legs major corrosion

Both front upper ball joints have lift

Both inner seals holes and corroded

N/S mid seal hole corroded

N/S/F brake hose is perished

N/S/F inner arch heavley corroded

N/S/R tyre is perished and starting to go out of shape 195/70 R15 C

O/S/F brake hose has rub marks

Stone chips is window screen

Fail 20 Apr 2016 325,433 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow is to big (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front cat pipe broken and center rubber broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working bulb is fitted wrong way round side light is bright and brake is dim (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front drum stick have play

Both front outer chassise legs major corrosion

Both front upper ball joints have lift

Both inner seals holes and corroded

N/S mid seal hole corroded

N/S/F brake hose is perished

N/S/F inner arch heavley corroded

N/S/R tyre is perished and starting to go out of shape 195/70 R15 C

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F brake hose has rub marks

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stone chips is window screen

Pass 23 Apr 2015 319,975 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 319,975 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 310,958 miles

off side rear tyre worn uneven inside edge

Fail 15 Apr 2014 310,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side rear tyre worn uneven inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 299,566 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 299,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 288,934 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 288,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side door check strap broken

Pass 13 Apr 2011 279,061 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 267,511 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 267,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 250,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 250,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 233,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 216,409 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 200,862 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 200,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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L290 RHL is a 1993 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 123,099 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 L290 RHL, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L290 RHL is a 1993 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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