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HDV 431D

2004 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,915 mi
Last recorded86,915 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper51,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 431D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 86,915 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2017 86,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,295 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 86,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,690 miles

Offside front suspension has lift in king pin arrangement.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,702 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 84,688 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,520 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 83,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 82,825 miles

poor headlamp beam image

Fail 9 Jul 2012 82,825 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

poor headlamp beam image

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,921 miles

Some noise rear wheel bearings.

knocking in steering box when rocked.

no beam image n/s front head light.

some wear steering rod ends.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Some noise rear wheel bearings.

knocking in steering box when rocked.

no beam image n/s front head light.

some wear steering rod ends.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,929 miles

Knocking + some wear in steering from s/box.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 77,929 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Knocking + some wear in steering from s/box.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 77,911 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fluid leak n/s rear hub.

front brake pipes rusting.

n/s rear foot brake low effort.

steering seems stiff, knocking, some play & lift/wear in centre idler.

wipers poor.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 76,702 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 76,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 74,081 miles

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

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 19 Sep 2007 74,081 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Sep 2006 73,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 73,147 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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HDV 431D is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,204 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 HDV 431D, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HDV 431D is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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