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FVG 331J

2012 Volkswagen Camper

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,845 mi
Last recorded76,845 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Camper40,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 331J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,845 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak slight leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear wheels have slight resistance when raised, no measurable amount showing on RBT

white wall on tyres is peeling tyre integrity not affected

Fail 30 Aug 2016 76,840 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all illuminated but not flashing (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak slight leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear wheels have slight resistance when raised, no measurable amount showing on RBT

white wall on tyres is peeling tyre integrity not affected

Pass 8 Sep 2014 76,679 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 76,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1/ n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 76,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,723 miles

1. Slight play at steering wheel. 2. Both rear indicator lenses becoming faded. 3. Nearside and offside front steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 75,717 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

1. Slight play at steering wheel. 2. Both rear indicator lenses becoming faded. 3. Nearside and offside front steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

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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FVG 331J is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,386 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 FVG 331J, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FVG 331J is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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