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ABW 235H

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

56,814 mi
Last recorded56,814 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 235H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 56,814 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,615 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 54,769 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 54,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 54,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 53,901 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 52,544 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 50,388 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,072 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,378 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 44,432 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 44,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,045 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 41,024 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 41,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

3x cv boots perished

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded (left side)

o/s track rod dust boots perished (right side)

slight play in steering ideler

Fail 23 Jul 2014 40,999 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all 4x cv boots perished

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded (left side)

o/s track rod dust boots perished (right side)

slight play in steering ideler

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,043 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,274 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Sep 2011 37,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,879 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Feb 2010 36,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

cargo floor holed

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2008 36,632 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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ABW 235H is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ABW 235H, 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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ABW 235H is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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