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FNN 856C

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,725 mi
Last recorded68,725 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNN 856C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 68,725 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 68,470 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 68,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 67,022 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in central pivot (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 64,053 miles

OSR stop/position lamp deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts and NSR worn bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 63,463 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 63,440 miles

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp + Front Headlamps no beam image (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 60,572 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,767 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,839 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,979 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspension and steering show marks around bodywork .as if its been catching when fully loaded.

very low vehicle.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 52,979 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspension and steering show marks around bodywork .as if its been catching when fully loaded.

very low vehicle.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 50,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,930 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside inner steering arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,888 miles

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

grease front suspension ball joints ect

n/s front door 2 hinge bolts missing

slight play n/s/f suspension joints.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 32,888 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

grease front suspension ball joints ect

n/s front door 2 hinge bolts missing

slight play n/s/f suspension joints.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,729 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 32,729 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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FNN 856C is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FNN 856C, 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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FNN 856C is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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