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297 YUC

2011 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,897 mi
Last recorded34,897 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Camper46,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration297 YUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 34,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,512 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,185 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,647 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 77,412 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,149 miles

front wheel bearings slightly noisey

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak nearside rear hub

Fail 1 Jul 2014 32,149 miles

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

front wheel bearings slightly noisey

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak nearside rear hub

Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,158 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 77,158 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,377 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 76,377 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,739 miles

both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

both front steering arm inner and outer ball joint gaiters deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

steering box damp but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,351 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 31,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering damper inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,640 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 73,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear - axle slightly damp with oil

Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,937 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 69,937 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 30,098 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 30,058 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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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297 YUC is a 2011 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 297 YUC, 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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297 YUC is a 2011 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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