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FVN 168J

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,637 mi
Last recorded53,637 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVN 168J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,637 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,279 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 52,971 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,259 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 46,259 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,303 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 44,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 37,198 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 37,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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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FVN 168J is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVN 168J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FVN 168J registered?

FVN 168J is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is FVN 168J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVN 168J shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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