Volkswagen Camper
Turquoise and White · Petrol · 1962 · 1,192 cc
228 EXLMOT history
228 EXL is a turquoise and white petrol Volkswagen Camper first used on 11 Sept 1962. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 43,752 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 May 2026
- Mileage
- 43,752 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 7 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 518 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 228 EXL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Camper
- Colour
- Turquoise and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,192 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1962
- First used
- 11 Sept 1962
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
228 EXL was last recorded at 43,752 miles on 27 May 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 43,748 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 518 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 43,752 miles
- 2022 – 43,426 miles
- 2015 – 40,351 miles
- 2014 – 39,414 miles
- 2012 – 37,062 miles
- 2011 – 36,264 miles
- 2010 – 36,081 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,752 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
11 tests since 4 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,752 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 43,752 miles
- Test number
- 864826145949
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail43,748 miles (+322)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,748 miles
- Test number
- 412935966108
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass43,426 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 43,426 miles
- Test number
- 713004038657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,426 miles (+3,075)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,426 miles
- Test number
- 131348703774
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
Pass40,351 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 40,351 miles
- Test number
- 846606305150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Fail40,351 miles (+937)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,351 miles
- Test number
- 958176605162
- FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Pass39,414 miles (+2,352)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 39,414 miles
- Test number
- 149384164080
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass37,062 miles (+798)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 37,062 miles
- Test number
- 319987742217
- NotePlay in near side front lower ball joint
Pass36,264 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 36,264 miles
- Test number
- 945460851231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteClutch pedal none slip device missing
Fail36,264 miles (+183)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,264 miles
- Test number
- 366567331242
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteClutch pedal none slip device missing
Pass36,081 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 36,081 miles
- Test number
- 550916210232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 228 EXL
- What vehicle is registration 228 EXL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 228 EXL on a turquoise and white petrol Volkswagen Camper first used on 11 Sept 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 228 EXL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 228 EXL expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 228 EXL?
- The MOT on 228 EXL expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 228 EXL done?
- 228 EXL was recorded at 43,752 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 518 miles a year.
- Has 228 EXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 228 EXL has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on 228 EXL ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 228 EXL find?
- 228 EXL passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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