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629 XUP

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,874 mi
Last recorded93,874 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration629 XUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,874 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 93,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jun 2016 93,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,340 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 92,322 miles

Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 91,122 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,377 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 88,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 87,219 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 87,214 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 84,309 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 83,577 miles

Oil leak

axel tube boots split

Fail 1 Sep 2008 83,577 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

axel tube boots split

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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629 XUP is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 629 XUP, 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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629 XUP is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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