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BDV 551B

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,022 mi
Last recorded6,022 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 551B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 6,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 2,327 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 May 2015 93,699 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 90,548 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 88,240 miles

oil leak on engine

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 8 May 2013 88,234 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on engine

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 14 May 2010 81,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 81,911 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 79,927 miles

engine & gearbox oil leaks

slight play in steering idler

surface cracks in all tyre tread patterns????

Fail 6 May 2009 79,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

engine & gearbox oil leaks

slight play in steering idler

surface cracks in all tyre tread patterns????

Pass 16 May 2008 78,340 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 78,321 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all four tyres have no 'e' markings on side walls

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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BDV 551B is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BDV 551B, 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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BDV 551B is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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