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CAU 553H

2012 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,676 mi
Last recorded33,676 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Camper40,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 553H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,676 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 33,676 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,637 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 33,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 32,564 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

rear tyres running close to wheel arches.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,564 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

rear tyres running close to wheel arches.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,306 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 30,306 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,734 miles

n/s/r drive shaft gator split

steel brake pipes from master cylinder slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 93,254 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r drive shaft gator split

steel brake pipes from master cylinder slightly corroded

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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CAU 553H is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,386 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 CAU 553H, 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 14 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 CAU 553H registered?

CAU 553H is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is CAU 553H safe to buy?

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