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E856 JJN

1998 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 2109cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,604 mi
Last recorded115,604 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van47,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE856 JJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,109cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 115,604 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 115,604 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Fail 7 May 2009 151,822 miles

o/s/r outer cv boot split

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 151,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/r outer cv boot split

Pass 8 May 2008 145,091 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,797 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 25,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 145,091 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 258,595 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 258,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 250,018 miles

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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E856 JJN is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 2,109cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 47,909 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 E856 JJN, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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E856 JJN is a 1998 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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