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H588 VVO

1990 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

139,120 mi
Last recorded139,120 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper111,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH588 VVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 139,120 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 137,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 137,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 137,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

both sills are coroded and have had welded repairs

underside in general is coated in underseal

Pass 17 Jan 2024 137,557 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 136,829 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (both front steps) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 25 Jan 2023 136,829 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (both front steps) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 6 Jan 2023 136,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner arch (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Jan 2022 135,121 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under sealed underneath

Fail 17 Nov 2021 135,120 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury cross member panel above bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated step corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated step corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension arm loose and broken way from pivot (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 134,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside corrosion around tailgate strut mounting

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all flexible brake hose ferrules greased

slight damage to fuel tank

Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe ends and hose ferules greased (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both second row outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 132,054 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear trailing arm outer mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe ends and hose ferules greased (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both second row outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 131,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 130,188 miles

Nearside Front step corroded through

Offside Front step corroded through

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 128,773 miles

n/s o/s front sills corroded

n/s o/s rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,932 miles

Front Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 125,214 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 121,714 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 121,712 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 119,718 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 119,718 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 116,664 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 113,588 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 109,847 miles

play in steering rack and pinion inner bush o/s

Fail 17 Apr 2009 109,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

play in steering rack and pinion inner bush o/s

Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,212 miles

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

both wiper blades split on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2007 99,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 98,301 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 98,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 97,006 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 97,002 miles

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both wheel bearings

wipers starting to smear

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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H588 VVO is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 111,224 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 H588 VVO, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H588 VVO is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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