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FHJ 490D

2011 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

907 mi
Last recorded907 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Camper46,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 490D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 907 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 17 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil leak on axle

Pass 12 May 2018 99,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,981 miles

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

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

numberplate lamp cover missing

pedal anti slip rubbers missing

slight play both front upper ball joints

Fail 9 Mar 2017 98,981 miles

pedal anti slip rubbers missing

numberplate lamp cover missing

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play both front upper ball joints

Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,461 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,706 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,415 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 93,620 miles

front discs poor condition

genaral corrosion under sides

n/s front inner wheel arch corrosded not with in stress point

n/s rear brake pipe forming rust

outer sill corroded not with in stress point

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jun 2011 93,620 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs poor condition

genaral corrosion under sides

n/s front inner wheel arch corrosded not with in stress point

n/s rear brake pipe forming rust

outer sill corroded not with in stress point

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

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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FHJ 490D is a 2011 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 46,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 FHJ 490D, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FHJ 490D is a 2011 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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