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GVO 495J

2011 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,992 mi
Last recorded51,992 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Camper Van42,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 495J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 51,992 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,339 miles

centre steering arm has slight play in a bush

Fail 2 Feb 2016 47,330 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre steering arm has slight play in a bush

Pass 12 Feb 2015 43,295 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 43,295 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,387 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 39,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 39,752 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

both heat exchanger hoses insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drive shaft boot slight wear

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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GVO 495J is a 2011 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 42,094 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVO 495J, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GVO 495J is a 2011 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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