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462 XUG

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

8,646 mi
Last recorded8,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration462 XUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 8,646 miles

Oil leak ()

slight play in nsf king pin

steel brake pipes rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2017 8,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in nsf king pin

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2016 7,687 miles

Offside oil leak

slight play in nsf king pin

slight wear front wheel bearings

slight weep on rear shockabsorbers

Fail 8 Jun 2016 7,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside oil leak

slight play in nsf king pin

slight wear front wheel bearings

slight weep on rear shockabsorbers

Pass 12 Jun 2015 5,850 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

all tyres slightly perished

slight wear in front wheel bearings

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 May 2014 4,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings slightly worn

front tyres slightly perished

front wiper blades poor

Fail 19 May 2014 4,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings slightly worn

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 May 2013 2,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 2,982 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 1,536 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 1,536 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 606 miles

Battery insecure

under side rusty/corroaded

Fail 20 Dec 2010 606 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

under side rusty/corroaded

Pass 26 Jan 2008 222 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 215 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2006 124 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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462 XUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,240 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 462 XUG, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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462 XUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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