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GFX 199D

2001 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,892 mi
Last recorded27,892 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Camper Van49,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFX 199D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

after market steering wheel fitted.whilst adequate for use is of poor construction. windsceen wipers not fitted,vehicle has opening screen.

Pass 6 May 2011 27,862 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wipers not fitted at time of test but windscreen opens allowing satisfactory visibility.

Pass 17 May 2010 27,807 miles

Both wiper arms & blades not fitted at time of test but left & right windscreen sections open allowing satisfactory visibility.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering wheel has been replaced with 2 spoke non standard item.Security & attachment satifactory but construction very flexible.

Fail 7 May 2010 27,780 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Both wiper arms & blades not fitted at time of test but left & right windscreen sections open allowing satisfactory visibility.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering wheel has been replaced with 2 spoke non standard item.Security & attachment satifactory but construction very flexible.

Pass 7 May 2009 27,021 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 27,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 18,936 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,241 miles

suspension modified and some wear offside front brake appears slightly damp- maintain check in case fluid leak develops

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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GFX 199D is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFX 199D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GFX 199D is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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