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N742 FHE

1996 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

381,532 mi
Last recorded381,532 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Camper113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 FHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 381,532 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 370,267 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded under wheel arch

Offside Front inner wing under wheel arch corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 370,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded under wheel arch

Offside Front inner wing under wheel arch corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 362,725 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 362,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 348,261 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 339,054 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 339,054 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 330,970 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 322,376 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 322,374 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Caliper stuck (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 314,520 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 314,517 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 306,758 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 296,378 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 296,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 280,909 miles

Rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Fail 8 Jul 2015 280,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 31 Jul 2014 267,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 251,206 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2013 251,206 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jul 2012 236,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 220,783 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 220,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 209,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 195,844 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 173,539 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 173,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Dec 2006 165,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre worn @ inner edge

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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N742 FHE is a 1996 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 113,015 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 N742 FHE, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N742 FHE registered?

N742 FHE is a 1996 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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