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ABW 355L

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

304,210 mi
Last recorded304,210 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 355L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 304,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 303,601 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 303,601 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 302,809 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 302,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 301,615 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 301,105 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 301,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 300,871 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 300,871 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 300,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 298,861 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 297,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 297,410 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 295,998 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 295,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 355L is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 355L, 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 355L is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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