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BHJ 404F

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,292 mi
Last recorded95,292 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 404F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 95,292 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 95,292 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 94,641 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,307 miles

Boyh front crows feet have been removed chassis to front cross member

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 94,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boyh front crows feet have been removed chassis to front cross member

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,972 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 93,972 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 92,320 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 92,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,907 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 91,901 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2015 91,825 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,655 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 91,651 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,157 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 90,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody corrosion and repairs

Pass 18 Jun 2011 86,329 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 85,602 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,971 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 82,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 82,623 miles

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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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BHJ 404F is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BHJ 404F, 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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BHJ 404F is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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