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C488 CFG

1986 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

227,227 mi
Last recorded227,227 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC488 CFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 227,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to check windscreen wiper efficiency

Pass 8 Jun 2024 227,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside inner cill corroded front and rear

Oil leak, but not excessive both front springs corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front springs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2024 227,227 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside inner cill corroded front and rear

Oil leak, but not excessive both front springs corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front springs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 227,224 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside inner cill corroded front and rear

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front springs corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2023 227,225 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside inner cill corroded front and rear

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front springs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 227,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front springs corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2022 227,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box both sides (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front springs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 227,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front springs corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2021 227,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front springs corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 227,227 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 227,226 miles

Both rear brake flexi ferruals slight corroded

Slight corrosion around fuel filler neck and near seat belt mount but not holed

Pass 1 Jun 2017 227,227 miles

light corrosion on and around osr and nsr suspension arm front outer mounts

nsf suspension tie bar bush deteriated

osr chassis rail corroded near osr spring mount

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Jun 2017 227,227 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light corrosion on and around osr and nsr suspension arm front outer mounts

nsf suspension tie bar bush deteriated

osr chassis rail corroded near osr spring mount

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2016 227,226 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 227,226 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 227,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust clamps corroded

water tank supports very corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 227,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 227,226 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

serious engine noise

water tank supports very corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2012 227,226 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

serious engine noise

water tank supports very corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 227,223 miles

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

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

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

offside front outer wheelarch repair skimmed with filler

rear inner wheelarches corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 227,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear inner wheelarches corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 226,895 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 226,895 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2008 226,861 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 220,901 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 220,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C488 CFG is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 80,216 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 C488 CFG, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C488 CFG is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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