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AXZ 2248

1998 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,535 mi
Last recorded69,535 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Camper79,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 2248
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 69,535 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 69,502 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 69,039 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 69,030 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure hand brake cable fouling on tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 68,285 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 68,279 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 67,196 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle has had a lot of welding all covered in underseal at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on front cross member not in prescribed area

Fail 3 Mar 2022 67,156 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 63,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside corroded (front and rear)

Pass 3 Jan 2019 63,744 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,724 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,856 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 61,212 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 59,991 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 59,099 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 59,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake master cylinder/servo fluid stained and corroded

front handbrake cable mounting in poor condition.

hadlamp has tape on lenses to correct pattern.

near side front under battery corroded.

near side rear suspension air bag damaged.

off side rear lower door frame corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,761 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,848 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 51,847 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 50,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 48,514 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 48,514 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 46,496 miles

Surface corrosion under all of vehicle on framework, steering , brake & suspenson components

Pass 9 May 2007 44,395 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 44,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2006 40,548 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 40,548 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 40,537 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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AXZ 2248 is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 79,813 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 AXZ 2248, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AXZ 2248 is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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