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BRU 516K

2009 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,072 mi
Last recorded17,072 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Camper40,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 516K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 17,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 8,213 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 5,651 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 4,655 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 3,390 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,999 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 98,708 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 92,686 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 May 2013 92,686 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2012 90,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

battery insecure

Fail 17 May 2012 90,485 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Pass 23 May 2011 90,367 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,737 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 89,659 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BRU 516K is a 2009 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 40,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRU 516K, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BRU 516K is a 2009 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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