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E841 DRO

1988 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

160,124 mi
Last recorded160,124 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper Van127,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE841 DRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 160,124 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 159,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 159,789 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 159,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 159,160 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front step corroded

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

Offside Front step corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 159,158 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front step corroded

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

Offside Front step corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 158,093 miles

2 tyres 10 years old one tyre almost 20 years old

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear inner quarters corroded

rear panel corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 158,088 miles

both front steps corroded

both rear quarter panels corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 158,083 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front steps corroded

both rear quarter panels corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 157,982 miles

both front steps corroded

both rear quarters corroded

rear panel corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 157,982 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front pannel (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front steps corroded

both rear quarters corroded

rear panel corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 157,729 miles

both front steps corroded

both rear quarters corroded

hazard switch temperamental

Pass 13 Sep 2016 157,318 miles

engine mounting bar coroded

Offside Front brake tight

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 157,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake tight

engine mounting bar coroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 156,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 156,150 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 156,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 156,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 156,041 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 155,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 153,865 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 149,660 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 149,660 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 146,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 140,942 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 134,768 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 134,768 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 129,361 miles

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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E841 DRO is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 E841 DRO, 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 E841 DRO registered?

E841 DRO is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 14 April 1988.

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