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BVG 217E

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,043 mi
Last recorded45,043 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVG 217E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 45,043 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,708 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 44,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,395 miles

underseald

underside corroded where underseal has worn away

Fail 12 Mar 2018 43,395 miles

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

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

underseald

underside corroded where underseal has worn away

Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Underseald

Fail 6 Mar 2017 42,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Touching body on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Touching body on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Speedo cable fouling suspension when steering operated

Underseald

Pass 9 Apr 2016 42,331 miles

Centre mirror damaged

Exhaust rubber missing on backbox

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Gear nob insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,367 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside front upper king pin

Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,878 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 39,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 38,981 miles

slight runout on rear brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,372 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 38,363 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,375 miles

Oil leak

steering wheel cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,469 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 34,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,665 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 32,655 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,919 miles

Battery insecure

both sides rear shock absorber lower mounting bolts have been made up out of threaded rod!.

exhaust hangs very low.

o/s front swivel pin securing bolt loose and n/s missing!.

vehicle has very little suspension travel.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 30,919 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Battery insecure

both sides rear shock absorber lower mounting bolts have been made up out of threaded rod!.

exhaust hangs very low.

o/s front swivel pin securing bolt loose and n/s missing!.

vehicle has no suspension movement at front or o/s rear and very little at n/s rear.

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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BVG 217E is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BVG 217E, 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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BVG 217E is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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