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228 EXL

1962 Volkswagen Camper

Turquoise Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,752 mi
Last recorded43,752 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1962 Volkswagen Camper33,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration228 EXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1962
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 43,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 43,748 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 43,426 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 43,426 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,351 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 40,351 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,062 miles

play in near side front lower ball joint

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,264 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal none slip device missing

Fail 25 Aug 2011 36,264 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal none slip device missing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,081 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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228 EXL is a 1962 Volkswagen Camper in Turquoise with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1962 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 33,173 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 228 EXL, 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 64 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 228 EXL registered?

228 EXL is a 1962 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 11 September 1962.

Is 228 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 228 EXL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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