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HDV 520D

2009 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

8,289 mi
Last recorded8,289 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Camper Van57,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 520D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 8,289 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 7,037 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 7,037 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 6,768 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 4,356 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 615 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 27,955 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 27,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 87,528 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Red lamp lens slightly discoloured.

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 87,528 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Red lamp lens slightly discoloured.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,631 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 80,626 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system excessively tight Suspect steering box (2.2.D.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 73,320 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 73,320 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,678 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing slight play in upper link pin (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight slight tight spot near centre position (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,849 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,758 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 64,758 miles

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 64,714 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 64,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 64,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,841 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 62,841 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,548 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 60,536 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,913 miles

A lot of foot brake and park brake travel

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

brake master cylinder/servo mounting poorly made

oil leak from nearside rear hub

poor welding repairs made to chassis cross members/chassis rails and floors

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

some rear brake imbalance

some weld repairs covered with sealer

Fail 1 Apr 2009 59,913 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

A lot park brake and foot brake travel

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake master cylinder mounting poorly made

front bumper loose

nearside front and rear brakes binding

oil leak from nearside rear hub seal

poor welding repairs made to chassis cross members/rails

rear bumper loose

rear suspension bump stops missing

rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight rear brake judder

some weld repairs covered with sealer

Fail 26 Mar 2009 59,913 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake master cylinder mounting poorly made

front bumper loose

oil leak from nearside rear hub seal

poor welding repairs made to chassis cross members/rails

rear suspension bump stops missing

rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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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HDV 520D is a 2009 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 57,180 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 HDV 520D, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HDV 520D is a 2009 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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