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S486 TBC

1998 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,536 mi
Last recorded72,536 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van47,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 TBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 72,536 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 71,743 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,117 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 71,115 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 70,440 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 70,035 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,174 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,540 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,422 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 65,405 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,814 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,998 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,833 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,651 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,589 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,317 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,885 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,308 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,463 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,262 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,682 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 25,082 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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S486 TBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 47,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S486 TBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S486 TBC?

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What year was S486 TBC registered?

S486 TBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S486 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S486 TBC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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