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UKE 596R

1998 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

265,860 mi
Last recorded265,860 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Camper79,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKE 596R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 265,860 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 265,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 265,524 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to crack round outer walls

Pass 16 May 2017 264,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 263,804 miles

Centre corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 30 Mar 2016 263,804 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 30 Mar 2016 263,804 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 29 Mar 2016 263,801 miles

Nearside 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)

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 16 Apr 2015 262,801 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 262,063 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 261,381 miles

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

corrosion to nearside door sill

main beam warning light not working

Fail 25 Jan 2013 261,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

corrosion to nearside door sill

front outer tyre walls slightly cracked

main beam warning light not working

offside rear hub bearing not checked for roughness

Pass 6 Feb 2012 258,259 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 258,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 253,548 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,190 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 247,650 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 247,527 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 238,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 224,528 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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UKE 596R is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 UKE 596R, 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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What year was UKE 596R registered?

UKE 596R is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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