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AFG 531S

2004 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,783 mi
Last recorded65,783 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper51,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 531S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,783 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 63,257 miles

under body corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2018 63,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

under body corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,641 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 60,641 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 57,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,432 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,057 miles

one bolt missing rear tail pipe joint

slight play centre steering idler arm

Fail 31 Mar 2012 55,057 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

one bolt missing rear tail pipe joint

slight play centre steering idler arm

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,240 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 8 Sep 2010 52,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 51,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,570 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 51,587 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 51,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,038 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear cv boot split

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 6 Aug 2007 50,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

off side rear cv boot split

offside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Aug 2006 188,398 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

windscreen washer working but need of service

Fail 15 Aug 2006 188,398 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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AFG 531S is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,204 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 AFG 531S, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AFG 531S is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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