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GEL 578L

2009 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,685 mi
Last recorded49,685 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Camper40,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 578L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,685 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,544 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 47,438 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 46,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s rear body has had a unsightly welding repair but considered adequate

Fail 16 May 2014 46,836 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 46,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 46,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

n/s rear lamp lens colour faded

Fail 11 May 2013 46,719 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

n/s rear lamp lens colour faded

Pass 30 May 2012 46,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2012 46,038 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,408 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

poor beam pattern offside headlamp

suspect nearside steering linkage slightly bent

Fail 1 Jun 2011 44,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

poor beam pattern offside headlamp

suspect nearside steering linkage slightly bent

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,820 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Aug 2010 43,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Aug 2009 41,229 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 41,228 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,749 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Aug 2008 40,739 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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 578L is a 2009 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 40,611 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 578L, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GEL 578L is a 2009 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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