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RGO 846V

1988 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

9,809 mi
Last recorded9,809 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGO 846V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 9,809 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 9,808 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front corner sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 2,283 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 1,427 miles

offside front floor corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 1,360 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 1,342 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 171 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2016 171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Wipers not parking (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 100,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

serious oil leak (gearbox)

Pass 1 May 2015 98,029 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 98,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 96,336 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 94,374 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front steps corroded and holed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hole in exhaust tailpipe

offside rear floor(above chassis behind rear tyre) corroded and weak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 94,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front steps corroded and holed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hole in exhaust tailpipe

offside rear floor(above chassis behind rear tyre) corroded and weak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,852 miles

FRONT STEP WELLS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,602 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 89,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 89,602 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 89,602 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 89,602 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 89,602 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 89,602 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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RGO 846V is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 117,984 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 RGO 846V, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RGO 846V is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 September 1988.

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