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E384 GPJ

1988 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,295 mi
Last recorded129,295 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper Van127,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE384 GPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 129,295 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 129,295 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty tell tale not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 129,246 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both step panels corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 129,242 miles

Emissions unable to be completed started leaking coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not connected to pillar (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre obviously under inflated both rears (5.2.3 (l))

both step panels corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 128,963 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front step panels corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2023 128,963 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front step panels corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2022 127,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 126,775 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 126,771 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2020 124,945 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 120,940 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 119,484 miles

reversing lights inop

Fail 24 May 2018 119,484 miles

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

reversing lights inop

Pass 28 Feb 2017 114,786 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2017 114,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2016 112,036 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 110,608 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 110,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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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E384 GPJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 127,250 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E384 GPJ, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E384 GPJ registered?

E384 GPJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E384 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E384 GPJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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