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DBY 940M

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,917 mi
Last recorded81,917 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 940M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 81,917 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 79,993 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 79,980 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 75,294 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 75,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 75,061 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 75,057 miles

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine Leaking exsessively onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 73,414 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,434 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 72,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,551 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,890 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,754 miles

offside rear slight slightly dim

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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.1b)

under tray fitted obscuring some steering component

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,389 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 62,547 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2010 62,547 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2009 57,897 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

steering box has slight play

Fail 26 May 2009 57,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

steering box has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,016 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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DBY 940M is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,240 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DBY 940M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBY 940M registered?

DBY 940M is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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