1988 Volkswagen Camper 1.9L Diesel · E400 AKU
1988 Volkswagen Camper (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 243,831 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E400 AKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 243,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E400 AKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Camper (E400 AKU) between September 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
E400 AKU Mileage History
- 26/09/2024243,193 mi
- 11/04/2025243,222 mi+29 mi
- 15/04/2025243,223 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/2026243,743 mi+520 mi
- 28/03/2026243,831 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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