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G199 LYA

1989 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

108,920 mi
Last recorded108,920 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper115,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG199 LYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 108,920 miles

Corrosion behind offside front outer sill

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

Underside rusty in places

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 17 Oct 2024 108,394 miles

Corrosion behind offside front outer sill

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front doorsteps corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front outer sill corroded

Underside very rusty in places

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 28 Oct 2022 105,126 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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

Low effort on nearside handbrake

Low effort on nearside rear footbrake

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front doorstep corroded

Underside very rusty in places

Fail 28 Oct 2022 105,126 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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

Low effort on nearside handbrake

Low effort on nearside rear footbrake

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front doorstep corroded

Underside very rusty in places

Pass 25 Oct 2021 103,417 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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

Underside rusty in places

Fail 22 Oct 2021 103,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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

Underside rusty in places

Pass 21 Oct 2020 101,043 miles

o/s sill holed

underside rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2020 101,043 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes to junction x 3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s sill holed

underside rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,643 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,395 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,664 miles

Advise all rear brake pipes slight rust

Corrosion to rear floor

Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,727 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,209 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,748 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,527 miles

n/s & o/s front tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 11 Jul 2012 76,517 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

n/s & o/s front tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,424 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres are starting to crack

Fail 16 Feb 2011 67,284 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres are starting to crack

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,187 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,112 miles

No plates delaminating

Pass 16 Jul 2008 67,083 miles

underside side of vehicle surface rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2007 67,022 miles

number plates fading

Pass 31 Jul 2006 66,935 miles

parts of exhaust going rusty

underside components surface rusty

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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G199 LYA is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 115,510 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 G199 LYA, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G199 LYA registered?

G199 LYA is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 August 1989.

Is G199 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G199 LYA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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