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DPL 292T

1997 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,981 mi
Last recorded204,981 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Camper Van117,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 292T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 204,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 204,974 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor within 30cm of brake pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 203,283 miles

Offside Rear Lower floor rusted through

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 203,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower floor rusted through

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 201,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper cross member support rusted through

Fail 2 Aug 2016 201,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper cross member support rusted through

Pass 19 Aug 2015 199,717 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 199,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 196,655 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 194,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 194,460 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 191,388 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 190,705 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 190,704 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 190,698 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 190,633 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 189,706 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 189,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 188,105 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 188,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 186,085 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 186,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight play in steering drag-link ball joint

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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DPL 292T is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 117,970 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPL 292T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DPL 292T is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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