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F3 SKA

1989 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

282,712 mi
Last recorded282,712 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van118,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 SKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 282,712 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 281,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 279,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 276,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 274,628 miles

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

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

Rear Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 12 May 2018 273,952 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Coolant leak ()

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 272,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 270,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 109,878 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 269,282 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 269,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 266,970 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

oil leaking from filter

Fail 7 Nov 2012 266,970 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

oil leaking from filter

Pass 9 Dec 2011 260,999 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 259,059 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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F3 SKA is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 118,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F3 SKA, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F3 SKA registered?

F3 SKA is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F3 SKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 SKA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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