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HNP 971J

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,618 mi
Last recorded57,618 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 971J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 57,618 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

nearside rear foot and h/brake effort low

slight play centre steering idler arm bush

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front worn outer edge

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged front both & o/s/r valves damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 51,784 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 51,784 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 51,066 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,699 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 46,693 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,153 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 38,541 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 38,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,245 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 May 2010 31,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight movement at steering box mounting

Pass 28 May 2009 30,442 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,588 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 29,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,066 miles

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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HNP 971J is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HNP 971J, 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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HNP 971J is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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