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HDV 506D

2008 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,452 mi
Last recorded97,452 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Campervan47,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 506D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 97,452 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 97,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front steering idler has slight play

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 96,507 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 94,775 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 94,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 94,396 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on steering linkage (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on steering linkage (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 92,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner sill corroded.

Offside Outer Sill corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 92,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 89,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 86,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 83,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 81,859 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 81,810 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

headlight deflectors fitted

offside rear axle gaiter holed & leaking

rear panel(behind bumper) corroded

visual indicator tell tale light not working, but audible ok

Pass 19 Jan 2015 79,830 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

play in steering centre pivot

recommend grease up of steering joints

Fail 6 Jan 2015 79,819 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

nearside front tyre pressure low

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

play in steering centre pivot

recommend grease up of steering joints

Pass 4 Dec 2013 77,939 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

headlights poor

number plate light poor

play in steering centre pivot

washers poor

Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,637 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight play in steering centre pin

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,264 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

play in steering centre pivot

washers poor

Fail 22 Sep 2011 71,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f brake hose close to getting trapped??

play in steering centre pivot

washers poor

Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 65,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,684 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,247 miles

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

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

body filler in both outer sills

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

poor repair carried out on offside rear out rigger

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 24 Jul 2008 62,246 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

body filler in both outer sills

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

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

poor repair carried out on offside rear out rigger

slight front brake imbalance

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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HDV 506D is a 2008 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 47,945 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDV 506D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HDV 506D is a 2008 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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