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286 YUG

2011 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

16,028 mi
Last recorded16,028 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Camper46,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration286 YUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2011
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 16,028 miles

Nearside front and Offside front tyres wearing on edges of tyres

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 15,534 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 15,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 14,766 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 14,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 14,760 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 14,576 miles

Nearside Rear heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2017 13,301 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 10,708 miles

slight play in centre steering idler and joints

Fail 14 Jun 2016 10,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in centre steering idler and joints

Pass 8 Jun 2015 7,337 miles

both rear wheels have been rubbing on axel adjusters

n/s & o/s wiper deteriorated

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre rubbing on chassis rail on full lock and nsf tyre rubs on upper inner wing .

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner shoulders

o/s/f and n/s/r brakes have low effort

Pass 12 Jun 2014 1,666 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2014 1,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,340 miles

offside rear tyre near legal limit

slight play in steering joints

slight pulsate on front brakes

Fail 10 Jun 2013 94,340 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre near legal limit

slight play in steering joints

slight pulsate on front brakes

Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,652 miles

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

No passengers wiper arm or washers fitted at time of test... not testable, opening windscreen fitted!

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

Play in N/S front upper and lower trunions!

corrosion of o/s and n/s rear chassis sections!

front tyres are a different size to the rears!

signs of front wheels rubbing on body, both wheels clear on lock to lock test!

slight binding of rear brakes!

Fail 29 Jun 2012 19,652 miles

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

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

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

No passengers wiper arm or washers fitted at time of test... not testable, opening windscreen fitted!

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

Play in N/S front upper and lower trunions!

corrosion of o/s and n/s rear chassis sections!

signs of front wheels rubbing on body, both wheels clear on lock to lock test!

slight binding of rear brakes!

Fail 14 Jun 2012 19,652 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

centre cross beam corroded

fouling marks in both front arches

n/s wiper missing

under side rusty

Pass 27 May 2011 19,652 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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286 YUG is a 2011 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 46,720 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 286 YUG, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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286 YUG is a 2011 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 June 2011.

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