1988 Volkswagen Camper 1.6L Diesel · F178 EKN
1988 Volkswagen Camper (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13/10/1988. Recorded mileage 104,120 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1570cc
F178 EKN Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 104,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F178 EKN Mileage History
- 03/10/200671,762 mi
- 27/09/200774,835 mi+3,073 mi
- 27/09/200774,835 mi
- 30/09/200877,051 mi+2,216 mi
- 01/10/200877,051 mi
- 05/10/200979,300 mi+2,249 mi
- 14/10/200979,300 mi
- 28/09/201082,075 mi+2,775 mi
- 26/09/201184,209 mi+2,134 mi
- 26/09/201184,209 mi
- 26/09/201285,574 mi+1,365 mi
- 28/09/201285,574 mi
- 25/09/201386,417 mi+843 mi
- 27/09/201386,417 mi
- 11/03/201587,925 mi+1,508 mi
- 17/03/201587,925 mi
- 17/03/201690,762 mi+2,837 mi
- 05/05/201792,229 mi+1,467 mi
- 15/05/201792,231 mi+2 mi
- 13/02/201896,737 mi+4,506 mi
- 08/02/201998,752 mi+2,015 mi
- 26/02/202023,220 mi-75,532 mi
- 22/06/2021103,359 mi+80,139 mi
- 09/05/2023103,650 mi+291 mi
- 28/08/2024104,026 mi+376 mi
- 29/01/2026104,120 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 1,674 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F178 EKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Camper (F178 EKN) between October 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
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