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GEL 519L

2004 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

36,100 mi
Last recorded36,100 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper51,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 519L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 36,100 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 35,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 35,137 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 32,363 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2018 29,555 miles

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight rear brake fluctuation

Fail 2 May 2018 29,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight rear brake fluctuation

Pass 24 Sep 2016 28,641 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 28,563 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor behind seat (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front corrosion on body but not in a prescribed area

slight corrosion on offside front floor/body

Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,658 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 21,472 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,806 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 15,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 12,782 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 12,782 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 9,095 miles

n/s beam pattern poor

Fail 24 May 2010 9,095 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s beam pattern poor

Pass 1 Jun 2009 3,017 miles

both o/s c/v boots split

n/s/f step and floor have bad repairs

tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 26 May 2009 3,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

both o/s c/v boots split

n/s/f step and floor have bad repairs

Pass 9 Oct 2007 1,769 miles

O/s/r inner and outer driveshaft boots split. †Battery tray deteriorating.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 99,523 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering idler arm.Column switch slightly loose.Headlamp beam patterns slightly blurry.

Pass 7 Oct 2005 95,816 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 95,784 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering idler slight play.

n/s/r + o/s/r wheel bearings slight play.

o/s/r outter cv boot perrished.

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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GEL 519L is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,204 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 GEL 519L, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GEL 519L is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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