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BYD 208B

2004 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,933 mi
Last recorded3,933 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper51,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYD 208B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 3,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 2,932 miles

clutch cable starting to fray at rear

Pass 4 Jun 2013 2,659 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 2,648 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 2,314 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 2,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake hose fouling track rod end

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake performance low

Poor weld carried out to nearside rear top shock mount

Fail 22 Sep 2010 1,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 1,406 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 949 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 99,766 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 97,523 miles

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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BYD 208B is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,204 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 BYD 208B, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYD 208B registered?

BYD 208B is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is BYD 208B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYD 208B shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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