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R975 HCA

1998 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

71,533 mi
Last recorded71,533 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Camper79,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 HCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 71,533 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 68,773 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,967 miles

body corroded in places

Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,409 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 60,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

doors corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2021 60,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

doors corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,653 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 60,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 59,548 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 59,548 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 56,537 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 56,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 54,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 May 2017 54,779 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 May 2016 52,776 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,914 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 49,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2014 47,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 47,250 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 45,913 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 May 2013 45,913 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 44,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front lower ball joints slightly worn

underbody general corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,703 miles

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

both front lower ball joints slightly worn

underbody general corrosion

Pass 27 May 2011 41,983 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules slight corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

engine oil leak

front discs slight corroded

front leaf spring slight corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded

nearside wiper split

slight play in both front ball joints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 27 May 2011 41,980 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake hose ferrules slight corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

engine oil leak

front discs slight corroded

front leaf spring slight corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded

nearside wiper split

slight play in both front ball joints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,077 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 39,075 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 36,576 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,361 miles

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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R975 HCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 79,813 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 R975 HCA, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R975 HCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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