CarVerify

Free Car Check

CHJ 494G

2012 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,185 mi
Last recorded45,185 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Camper40,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHJ 494G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,185 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All track rod end gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 45,185 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All track rod end gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,181 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear outer sill/lower arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 45,180 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Braking system leaking brake master cylinder pressure switch (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly perished but not showing reinforcement (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear outer sill/lower arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,071 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 45,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering locking device missing Steering drag link nut (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing Steering drop arm nut (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,266 miles

all four tyres perished

exhaust touching engine cover

fuel pipe perished

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 30 Jun 2015 44,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres perished

exhaust touching engine cover

fuel pipe perished

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,761 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,264 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
Full Volkswagen Camper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CHJ 494G is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CHJ 494G, 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

How do I check the history of CHJ 494G?

You can check the full history of CHJ 494G by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CHJ 494G registered?

CHJ 494G is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is CHJ 494G safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHJ 494G shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CHJ 494G have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CHJ 494G. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.