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ALC 737A

2008 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

46,261 mi
Last recorded46,261 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 737A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2014 46,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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 Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All four tyres perished

Both front king pins slight play

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside front shock lower bush worn

Offside side door not opening

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2014 46,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

both front king pins slight play

exhaust in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroding

steering system has slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,220 miles

Oil leak

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

all four tyres perishing

both front king pins slight play

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front shock lower bush worn

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2013 46,220 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all four tyres perishing

both front king pins slight play

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front shock lower bush worn

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,081 miles

Oil leak

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

all 4 tyres perished

batteries insecure

both rear brake pipe rubber mounts missing

nearside front shock lower bush worn

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front kinpins

Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear brakepipe rubber mounts missing

play in both front kingpins

Fail 10 Aug 2011 44,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear brakepipe rubber mounts missing

play in both front kingpins

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,403 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside rear brake pipe mount rubber missing

play in nearside front kingpin

Fail 20 Aug 2010 43,398 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside rear brake pipe mount rubber missing

play in nearside front kingpin

Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,531 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 41,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,996 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,991 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

center heater tube insecure

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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ALC 737A is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 ALC 737A, 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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ALC 737A is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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