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R152 NGC

1997 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,440 mi
Last recorded87,440 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Camper78,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 NGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 87,440 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 87,081 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,650 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 85,647 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 85,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 87,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 87,177 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,528 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 81,684 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 81,300 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 78,838 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 76,776 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 72,935 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 72,935 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2013

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2013

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2013

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 148,234 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

advise slight corosion to wheel arches advise damage to van body work protected outer cable sleve damaged slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 134,498 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 134,498 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 127,328 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front indicator insecure.

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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R152 NGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 78,601 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 R152 NGC, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R152 NGC registered?

R152 NGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R152 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 NGC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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