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FAW 142C

2004 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,825 mi
Last recorded52,825 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper51,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAW 142C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,825 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp

Nearside Rear jacking point/outrigger corroded

bad engine oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2016 52,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop no movement on suspension (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp

Nearside Rear jacking point/outrigger corroded

bad engine oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,012 miles

Nearside Rear outrigger/jacking point corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 51,009 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside brake imbalance 59% pulls to nearside on road (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outrigger/jacking point corroded

Pass 24 May 2014 51,009 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 51,009 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2012 51,009 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 51,009 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,357 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,650 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 47,399 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 47,384 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,785 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 45,785 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 41,650 miles

play in steering play in king pins o/s rear hand brake slightly low

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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FAW 142C is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,204 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 FAW 142C, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FAW 142C is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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