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R490 KKH

1997 Volkswagen Campervan

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,814 mi
Last recorded154,814 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 KKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 154,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 154,814 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 154,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 154,499 miles

Slight play in o/s/f tie rod end

Holes and corrosion to nearside inner sill and corrosion to underside and inner wheel arches

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 154,111 miles

Corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Oct 2022 150,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under drivers footwell (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 145,791 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bot sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bot sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 142,815 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 142,812 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 137,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 132,295 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 128,626 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 123,567 miles

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need attention

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 116,151 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 109,938 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight wear/play in seat rail mountings

Fail 10 Feb 2011 109,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight wear/play in seat rail mountings

Fail 19 Feb 2010 103,925 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 103,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 98,353 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 98,353 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 92,269 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 92,249 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 84,973 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 79,128 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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R490 KKH is a 1997 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R490 KKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R490 KKH is a 1997 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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