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GVO 488J

2011 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,428 mi
Last recorded34,428 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Camper46,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 488J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 34,428 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 34,428 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 34,427 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,080 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,490 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 33,485 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,552 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,250 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,195 miles

Accelerator sticking slightly.

Brake pipe mounting bracket loose on N/S/F.

Corrosion to N/S/R corner panel, non structural.

O/S/F seat has cover split and springs exposed, no sharp edges.

O/S/R valance has rust hole.

Slight corrosion to O/S/F valance.

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering, lots of joints.

Steering column top bracket slightly loose.

Wipers have loose connection, working at time of test.

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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GVO 488J is a 2011 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 46,720 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 GVO 488J, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GVO 488J is a 2011 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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