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HHR 253K

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,710 mi
Last recorded86,710 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 253K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 86,710 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 86,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,362 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,031 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,310 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 31,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear lamp lens full of water

n/s/f door latch lazy

Fail 26 Jun 2012 81,041 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

clutch inoperative

n/s door latch lazy

Pass 14 Jul 2011 80,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 80,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,538 miles

Battery tray corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 72,048 miles

o/s/r handbrake reading low

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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HHR 253K is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,240 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 HHR 253K, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HHR 253K is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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