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GFX 289D

2008 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,222 mi
Last recorded25,222 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van36,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFX 289D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,222 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play o/s/f king pin has slight play in lower bush (2.2.B.1g)

hand brake cables quite taught on trailing arms both sides

Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,909 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,750 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 20,750 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,857 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,279 miles

o/s/f king pin small play

Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,660 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,459 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,686 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 8,040 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 7,300 miles

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 289D is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 36,792 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 289D, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GFX 289D registered?

GFX 289D is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is GFX 289D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFX 289D shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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