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FEA 156C

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,837 mi
Last recorded12,837 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEA 156C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 12,837 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 12,765 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 12,710 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 12,710 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2017 12,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member / front panel (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Master cylinder damp, no apparent leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 12,482 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 12,482 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,960 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 11,558 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 11,558 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 11,088 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 11,088 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,580 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 9,743 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 9,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,191 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 8,190 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,768 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 6,768 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 6,316 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 6,316 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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FEA 156C is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,240 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 FEA 156C, 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.

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FEA 156C is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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