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FYC 848C

2001 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,188 mi
Last recorded9,188 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYC 848C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 9,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush plus lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush plus lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 7,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 7,202 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 6,792 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 6,083 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 5,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 4,214 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 2,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 2 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 2 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 2 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 May 2014 2 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 2 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 72,784 miles

all four wheel bearings have minor play in

Pass 2 May 2012 71,367 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 70,432 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 70,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 67,783 miles

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

Handbrake cable outer cover broken but cable still operating

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nsr tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 11 May 2010 67,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Handbrake cable outer cover broken but cable still operating

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nsr tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,445 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 64,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 61,944 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,372 miles

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit.

slight play/wear in rear drag link end

slight play/wear in steering idler unit

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,477 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 49,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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FYC 848C is a 2001 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYC 848C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FYC 848C registered?

FYC 848C is a 2001 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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The MOT history for FYC 848C shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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